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Subtract 75/10 from 6/25

1^st number: 6/25, 2^nd number: 7 5/10

6/25 - 75/10 is -363/50.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 10 is 50
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 2 = 50,
   6/25 = 6 × 2/25 × 2 = 12/50
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 5 = 50,
   75/10 = 75 × 5/10 × 5 = 375/50
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   12/50 - 375/50 = 12 - 375/50 = -363/50

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