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Subtract 2/75 from 35/8

1^st number: 4 3/8, 2^nd number: 2/75

35/8 - 2/75 is 2609/600.

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,
   35/8 = 35 × 75/8 × 75 = 2625/600
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
   2/75 = 2 × 8/75 × 8 = 16/600
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2625/600 - 16/600 = 2625 - 16/600 = 2609/600
5. In mixed form: 4209/600

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