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Subtract 56/75 from 2/18

2/18 - 56/75 is -143/225.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 75 is 450
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
   2/18 = 2 × 25/18 × 25 = 50/450
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 6 = 450,
   56/75 = 56 × 6/75 × 6 = 336/450
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   50/450 - 336/450 = 50 - 336/450 = -286/450
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -143/225

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