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Subtract 8/7 from 8/75

1^st number: 8/75, 2^nd number: 1 1/7

8/75 - 8/7 is -544/525.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 7 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 7 × 75 = 525,
   8/7 = 8 × 75/7 × 75 = 600/525
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   56/525 - 600/525 = 56 - 600/525 = -544/525

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