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Subtract 15/75 from 6/16

6/16 - 15/75 is 7/40.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 75 is 1200
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 75 = 1200,
   6/16 = 6 × 75/16 × 75 = 450/1200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 16 = 1200,
   15/75 = 15 × 16/75 × 16 = 240/1200
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   450/1200 - 240/1200 = 450 - 240/1200 = 210/1200
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/40

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