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Subtract 6/56 from 8/75

8/75 - 6/56 is -1/2100.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 56 is 4200
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4200
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 56 = 4200,
   8/75 = 8 × 56/75 × 56 = 448/4200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 75 = 4200,
   6/56 = 6 × 75/56 × 75 = 450/4200
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   448/4200 - 450/4200 = 448 - 450/4200 = -2/4200
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/2100

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