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Subtract 7/75 from 7/18

7/18 - 7/75 is 133/450.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 75 is 450
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
   7/18 = 7 × 25/18 × 25 = 175/450
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 6 = 450,
   7/75 = 7 × 6/75 × 6 = 42/450
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   175/450 - 42/450 = 175 - 42/450 = 133/450

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