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Subtract 63/12 from 7/75

1^st number: 7/75, 2^nd number: 5 3/12

7/75 - 63/12 is -1547/300.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 12 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 12 × 25 = 300,
   63/12 = 63 × 25/12 × 25 = 1575/300
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   28/300 - 1575/300 = 28 - 1575/300 = -1547/300

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