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Subtract 25/6 from 7/75

1^st number: 7/75, 2^nd number: 4 1/6

7/75 - 25/6 is -611/150.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 6 is 150
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
   7/75 = 7 × 2/75 × 2 = 14/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
   25/6 = 25 × 25/6 × 25 = 625/150
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   14/150 - 625/150 = 14 - 625/150 = -611/150

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