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Subtract 8/7 from 7/75

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

7/75 - 8/7 is -551/525.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 7 is 525
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 525
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 7 = 525,
   7/75 = 7 × 7/75 × 7 = 49/525
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 75 = 525,
   8/7 = 8 × 75/7 × 75 = 600/525
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   49/525 - 600/525 = 49 - 600/525 = -551/525

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