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Subtract 8/25 from 8/72

8/72 - 8/25 is -47/225.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 25 is 1800
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1800
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
   8/72 = 8 × 25/72 × 25 = 200/1800
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 72 = 1800,
   8/25 = 8 × 72/25 × 72 = 576/1800
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   200/1800 - 576/1800 = 200 - 576/1800 = -376/1800
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -47/225

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