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Subtract 7/8 from 35/75

35/75 - 7/8 is -49/120.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 8 is 600
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
   35/75 = 35 × 8/75 × 8 = 280/600
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 75 = 600,
   7/8 = 7 × 75/8 × 75 = 525/600
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   280/600 - 525/600 = 280 - 525/600 = -245/600
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -49/120

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