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Subtract 8/12 from 6/75

6/75 - 8/12 is -44/75.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 12 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 12 × 25 = 300,
   8/12 = 8 × 25/12 × 25 = 200/300
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   24/300 - 200/300 = 24 - 200/300 = -176/300
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -44/75

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