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Subtract 5/27 from 7/75

7/75 - 5/27 is -62/675.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 27 is 675
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 675
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 9 = 675,
   7/75 = 7 × 9/75 × 9 = 63/675
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 25 = 675,
   5/27 = 5 × 25/27 × 25 = 125/675
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   63/675 - 125/675 = 63 - 125/675 = -62/675

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