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Subtract 7/45 from 3/75

3/75 - 7/45 is -26/225.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 45 is 225
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
   3/75 = 3 × 3/75 × 3 = 9/225
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
   7/45 = 7 × 5/45 × 5 = 35/225
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   9/225 - 35/225 = 9 - 35/225 = -26/225

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