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Subtract 3/75 from 54/70

54/70 - 3/75 is 128/175.

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,
   54/70 = 54 × 15/70 × 15 = 810/1050
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 14 = 1050,
   3/75 = 3 × 14/75 × 14 = 42/1050
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   810/1050 - 42/1050 = 810 - 42/1050 = 768/1050
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 128/175

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