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Subtract 14/15 from 7/75

7/75 - 14/15 is -21/25.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 15 is 75
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 1 = 75,
   7/75 = 7 × 1/75 × 1 = 7/75
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 5 = 75,
   14/15 = 14 × 5/15 × 5 = 70/75
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   7/75 - 70/75 = 7 - 70/75 = -63/75
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -21/25

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