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Subtract 2/75 from 3/70

3/70 - 2/75 is 17/1050.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 70 and 75 is 1050
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1050
2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 15 = 1050,
   3/70 = 3 × 15/70 × 15 = 45/1050
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 14 = 1050,
   2/75 = 2 × 14/75 × 14 = 28/1050
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   45/1050 - 28/1050 = 45 - 28/1050 = 17/1050

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