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Subtract 5/90 from 7/75

7/75 - 5/90 is 17/450.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 90 is 450
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 6 = 450,
   7/75 = 7 × 6/75 × 6 = 42/450
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
   5/90 = 5 × 5/90 × 5 = 25/450
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   42/450 - 25/450 = 42 - 25/450 = 17/450

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