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Subtract 75/4 from 2/75

1^st number: 2/75, 2^nd number: 18 3/4

2/75 - 75/4 is -5617/300.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 4 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
   2/75 = 2 × 4/75 × 4 = 8/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 75 = 300,
   75/4 = 75 × 75/4 × 75 = 5625/300
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   8/300 - 5625/300 = 8 - 5625/300 = -5617/300

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