Answers

Subtract 81/7 from 6/75

1^st number: 6/75, 2^nd number: 11 4/7

6/75 - 81/7 is -2011/175.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 7 is 525
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 525
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 7 = 525,
   6/75 = 6 × 7/75 × 7 = 42/525
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 75 = 525,
   81/7 = 81 × 75/7 × 75 = 6075/525
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   42/525 - 6075/525 = 42 - 6075/525 = -6033/525
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2011/175

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