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Subtract 72/75 from 7/6

1^st number: 1 1/6, 2^nd number: 72/75

7/6 - 72/75 is 31/150.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 75 is 150
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
   7/6 = 7 × 25/6 × 25 = 175/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
   72/75 = 72 × 2/75 × 2 = 144/150
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   175/150 - 144/150 = 175 - 144/150 = 31/150

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