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Subtract 24/36 from 18/75

18/75 - 24/36 is -32/75.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 36 is 900
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 12 = 900,
   18/75 = 18 × 12/75 × 12 = 216/900
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
   24/36 = 24 × 25/36 × 25 = 600/900
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   216/900 - 600/900 = 216 - 600/900 = -384/900
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -32/75

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