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Subtract 28/75 from 3/20

3/20 - 28/75 is -67/300.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 75 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 15 = 300,
   3/20 = 3 × 15/20 × 15 = 45/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
   28/75 = 28 × 4/75 × 4 = 112/300
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   45/300 - 112/300 = 45 - 112/300 = -67/300

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