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Subtract 6/7 from 45/75

45/75 - 6/7 is -9/35.

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,
   45/75 = 45 × 7/75 × 7 = 315/525
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 75 = 525,
   6/7 = 6 × 75/7 × 75 = 450/525
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   315/525 - 450/525 = 315 - 450/525 = -135/525
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -9/35

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