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Subtract 27/75 from 6/10

6/10 - 27/75 is 6/25.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 75 is 150
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 15 = 150,
   6/10 = 6 × 15/10 × 15 = 90/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
   27/75 = 27 × 2/75 × 2 = 54/150
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   90/150 - 54/150 = 90 - 54/150 = 36/150
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 6/25

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