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Subtract 9/35 from 6/75

6/75 - 9/35 is -31/175.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 35 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 35 × 15 = 525,
   9/35 = 9 × 15/35 × 15 = 135/525
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   42/525 - 135/525 = 42 - 135/525 = -93/525
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -31/175

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