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Subtract 4/27 from 2/75

2/75 - 4/27 is -82/675.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 27 is 675
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 675
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 9 = 675,
   2/75 = 2 × 9/75 × 9 = 18/675
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 25 = 675,
   4/27 = 4 × 25/27 × 25 = 100/675
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   18/675 - 100/675 = 18 - 100/675 = -82/675

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