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Subtract 25/4 from 6/75

1^st number: 6/75, 2^nd number: 6 1/4

6/75 - 25/4 is -617/100.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 4 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
   6/75 = 6 × 4/75 × 4 = 24/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 75 = 300,
   25/4 = 25 × 75/4 × 75 = 1875/300
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   24/300 - 1875/300 = 24 - 1875/300 = -1851/300
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -617/100

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