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Subtract 6/75 from 9/8

1^st number: 1 1/8, 2^nd number: 6/75

9/8 - 6/75 is 209/200.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 75 is 600
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 75 = 600,
   9/8 = 9 × 75/8 × 75 = 675/600
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
   6/75 = 6 × 8/75 × 8 = 48/600
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   675/600 - 48/600 = 675 - 48/600 = 627/600
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 209/200
6. In mixed form: 19/200

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