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Subtract 9/5 from 9/75

1^st number: 9/75, 2^nd number: 1 4/5

9/75 - 9/5 is -42/25.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 5 is 75
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 1 = 75,
   9/75 = 9 × 1/75 × 1 = 9/75
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 15 = 75,
   9/5 = 9 × 15/5 × 15 = 135/75
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   9/75 - 135/75 = 9 - 135/75 = -126/75
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -42/25

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