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Subtract 15/10 from 4/75

1^st number: 4/75, 2^nd number: 1 5/10

4/75 - 15/10 is -217/150.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 10 is 150
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
   4/75 = 4 × 2/75 × 2 = 8/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 15 = 150,
   15/10 = 15 × 15/10 × 15 = 225/150
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   8/150 - 225/150 = 8 - 225/150 = -217/150

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