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Subtract 9/4 from 8/75

1^st number: 8/75, 2^nd number: 2 1/4

8/75 - 9/4 is -643/300.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 4 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
   8/75 = 8 × 4/75 × 4 = 32/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 75 = 300,
   9/4 = 9 × 75/4 × 75 = 675/300
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   32/300 - 675/300 = 32 - 675/300 = -643/300

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