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## Subtract 15/9 from 6/75

1st number: 6/75, 2nd number: 1 6/9

6/75 - 15/9 is -119/75.

#### Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 9 is 225
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
6/75 = 6 × 3/75 × 3 = 18/225
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
15/9 = 15 × 25/9 × 25 = 375/225
4. Subtract the two fractions:
18/225 - 375/225 = 18 - 375/225 = -357/225
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -119/75

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