Answers

Subtract 42/8 from 8/75

1^st number: 8/75, 2^nd number: 5 2/8

8/75 - 42/8 is -1543/300.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 8 is 600
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
   8/75 = 8 × 8/75 × 8 = 64/600
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 75 = 600,
   42/8 = 42 × 75/8 × 75 = 3150/600
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   64/600 - 3150/600 = 64 - 3150/600 = -3086/600
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1543/300

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