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Subtract 35/84 from 8/75

8/75 - 35/84 is -31/100.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 84 is 2100
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 28 = 2100,
   8/75 = 8 × 28/75 × 28 = 224/2100
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
   35/84 = 35 × 25/84 × 25 = 875/2100
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   224/2100 - 875/2100 = 224 - 875/2100 = -651/2100
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -31/100

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