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Subtract 27/7 from 4/75

1^st number: 4/75, 2^nd number: 3 6/7

4/75 - 27/7 is -1997/525.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 7 is 525
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 525
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 7 = 525,
   4/75 = 4 × 7/75 × 7 = 28/525
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 75 = 525,
   27/7 = 27 × 75/7 × 75 = 2025/525
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   28/525 - 2025/525 = 28 - 2025/525 = -1997/525

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