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Subtract 28/35 from 1/75

1/75 - 28/35 is -59/75.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 35 is 525
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 525
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 7 = 525,
   1/75 = 1 × 7/75 × 7 = 7/525
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 15 = 525,
   28/35 = 28 × 15/35 × 15 = 420/525
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   7/525 - 420/525 = 7 - 420/525 = -413/525
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -59/75

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