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Subtract 56/72 from 6/75

6/75 - 56/72 is -157/225.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 72 is 1800
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1800
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 24 = 1800,
   6/75 = 6 × 24/75 × 24 = 144/1800
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
   56/72 = 56 × 25/72 × 25 = 1400/1800
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   144/1800 - 1400/1800 = 144 - 1400/1800 = -1256/1800
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -157/225

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