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Subtract 75/81 from 3/25

3/25 - 75/81 is -544/675.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 81 is 2025
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2025
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 81 = 2025,
   3/25 = 3 × 81/25 × 81 = 243/2025
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 25 = 2025,
   75/81 = 75 × 25/81 × 25 = 1875/2025
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   243/2025 - 1875/2025 = 243 - 1875/2025 = -1632/2025
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -544/675

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