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Subtract 7/75 from 9/56

9/56 - 7/75 is 283/4200.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 75 is 4200
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4200
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 75 = 4200,
   9/56 = 9 × 75/56 × 75 = 675/4200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 56 = 4200,
   7/75 = 7 × 56/75 × 56 = 392/4200
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   675/4200 - 392/4200 = 675 - 392/4200 = 283/4200

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