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Subtract 10/30 from 28/75

28/75 - 10/30 is 1/25.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 30 is 150
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
   28/75 = 28 × 2/75 × 2 = 56/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
   10/30 = 10 × 5/30 × 5 = 50/150
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   56/150 - 50/150 = 56 - 50/150 = 6/150
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/25

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