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Subtract 8/15 from 5/75

5/75 - 8/15 is -7/15.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 15 is 75
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 1 = 75,
   5/75 = 5 × 1/75 × 1 = 5/75
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 5 = 75,
   8/15 = 8 × 5/15 × 5 = 40/75
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   5/75 - 40/75 = 5 - 40/75 = -35/75
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/15

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