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Subtract 2/75 from 28/3

1^st number: 9 1/3, 2^nd number: 2/75

28/3 - 2/75 is 698/75.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 3 and 75 is 75
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75
2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 25 = 75,
   28/3 = 28 × 25/3 × 25 = 700/75
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 1 = 75,
   2/75 = 2 × 1/75 × 1 = 2/75
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   700/75 - 2/75 = 700 - 2/75 = 698/75
5. In mixed form: 923/75

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