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Subtract 8/18 from 75/10

1^st number: 7 5/10, 2^nd number: 8/18

75/10 - 8/18 is 127/18.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 18 is 90
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
   75/10 = 75 × 9/10 × 9 = 675/90
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
   8/18 = 8 × 5/18 × 5 = 40/90
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   675/90 - 40/90 = 675 - 40/90 = 635/90
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 127/18
6. In mixed form: 71/18

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