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Subtract 8/75 from 9/4

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

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

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 75 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 75 = 300,
   9/4 = 9 × 75/4 × 75 = 675/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
   8/75 = 8 × 4/75 × 4 = 32/300
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   675/300 - 32/300 = 675 - 32/300 = 643/300
5. In mixed form: 243/300

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