Answers

Subtract 60/7 from 15/75

1^st number: 15/75, 2^nd number: 8 4/7

15/75 - 60/7 is -293/35.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 7 is 525
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 525
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 7 = 525,
   15/75 = 15 × 7/75 × 7 = 105/525
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 75 = 525,
   60/7 = 60 × 75/7 × 75 = 4500/525
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   105/525 - 4500/525 = 105 - 4500/525 = -4395/525
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -293/35

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