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Subtract 45/42 from 8/75

1^st number: 8/75, 2^nd number: 1 3/42

8/75 - 45/42 is -1013/1050.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 42 is 1050
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1050
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 14 = 1050,
   8/75 = 8 × 14/75 × 14 = 112/1050
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 25 = 1050,
   45/42 = 45 × 25/42 × 25 = 1125/1050
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   112/1050 - 1125/1050 = 112 - 1125/1050 = -1013/1050

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