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Subtract 2/75 from 30/21

1^st number: 1 9/21, 2^nd number: 2/75

30/21 - 2/75 is 736/525.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 21 and 75 is 525
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 525
2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 25 = 525,
   30/21 = 30 × 25/21 × 25 = 750/525
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 7 = 525,
   2/75 = 2 × 7/75 × 7 = 14/525
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   750/525 - 14/525 = 750 - 14/525 = 736/525
5. In mixed form: 1211/525

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