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Subtract 3/75 from 30/36

30/36 - 3/75 is 119/150.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 75 is 900
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
   30/36 = 30 × 25/36 × 25 = 750/900
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 12 = 900,
   3/75 = 3 × 12/75 × 12 = 36/900
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   750/900 - 36/900 = 750 - 36/900 = 714/900
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 119/150

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