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Subtract 2/75 from 35/20

1^st number: 1 15/20, 2^nd number: 2/75

35/20 - 2/75 is 517/300.

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,
   35/20 = 35 × 15/20 × 15 = 525/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
   2/75 = 2 × 4/75 × 4 = 8/300
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   525/300 - 8/300 = 525 - 8/300 = 517/300
5. In mixed form: 1217/300

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