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Subtract 6/75 from 5/36

5/36 - 6/75 is 53/900.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 75 is 900
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
   5/36 = 5 × 25/36 × 25 = 125/900
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 12 = 900,
   6/75 = 6 × 12/75 × 12 = 72/900
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   125/900 - 72/900 = 125 - 72/900 = 53/900

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