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Subtract 16/21 from 8/75

8/75 - 16/21 is -344/525.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 21 is 525
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 525
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 7 = 525,
   8/75 = 8 × 7/75 × 7 = 56/525
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 25 = 525,
   16/21 = 16 × 25/21 × 25 = 400/525
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   56/525 - 400/525 = 56 - 400/525 = -344/525

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