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Subtract 9/4 from 2/75

1st number: 2/75, 2nd number: 2 1/4

2/75 - 9/4 is -667/300.

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,
    9/4 = 9 × 75/4 × 75 = 675/300
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    8/300 - 675/300 = 8 - 675/300 = -667/300

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