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Subtract 6/4 from 7/75

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

7/75 - 6/4 is -211/150.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 4 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
   7/75 = 7 × 4/75 × 4 = 28/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 75 = 300,
   6/4 = 6 × 75/4 × 75 = 450/300
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   28/300 - 450/300 = 28 - 450/300 = -422/300
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -211/150

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