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Subtract 8/75 from 30/10

1^st number: 3 0/10, 2^nd number: 8/75

30/10 - 8/75 is 217/75.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 75 is 150
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 15 = 150,
   30/10 = 30 × 15/10 × 15 = 450/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
   8/75 = 8 × 2/75 × 2 = 16/150
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   450/150 - 16/150 = 450 - 16/150 = 434/150
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 217/75
6. In mixed form: 267/75

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