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Subtract 14/75 from 21/8

1^st number: 2 5/8, 2^nd number: 14/75

21/8 - 14/75 is 1463/600.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 75 is 600
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 75 = 600,
   21/8 = 21 × 75/8 × 75 = 1575/600
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
   14/75 = 14 × 8/75 × 8 = 112/600
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1575/600 - 112/600 = 1575 - 112/600 = 1463/600
5. In mixed form: 2263/600

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