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Subtract 35/30 from 6/75

1^st number: 6/75, 2^nd number: 1 5/30

6/75 - 35/30 is -163/150.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 30 is 150
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
   6/75 = 6 × 2/75 × 2 = 12/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
   35/30 = 35 × 5/30 × 5 = 175/150
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   12/150 - 175/150 = 12 - 175/150 = -163/150

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