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Subtract 12/75 from 7/3

1^st number: 2 1/3, 2^nd number: 12/75

7/3 - 12/75 is 163/75.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 3 and 75 is 75
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75
2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 25 = 75,
   7/3 = 7 × 25/3 × 25 = 175/75
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 1 = 75,
   12/75 = 12 × 1/75 × 1 = 12/75
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   175/75 - 12/75 = 175 - 12/75 = 163/75
5. In mixed form: 213/75

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