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Subtract 70/75 from 63/28

1^st number: 2 7/28, 2^nd number: 70/75

63/28 - 70/75 is 79/60.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 75 is 2100
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 75 = 2100,
   63/28 = 63 × 75/28 × 75 = 4725/2100
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 28 = 2100,
   70/75 = 70 × 28/75 × 28 = 1960/2100
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   4725/2100 - 1960/2100 = 4725 - 1960/2100 = 2765/2100
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 79/60
6. In mixed form: 119/60

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