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Subtract 3/75 from 70/20

1^st number: 3 10/20, 2^nd number: 3/75

70/20 - 3/75 is 173/50.

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,
   70/20 = 70 × 15/20 × 15 = 1050/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
   3/75 = 3 × 4/75 × 4 = 12/300
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1050/300 - 12/300 = 1050 - 12/300 = 1038/300
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 173/50
6. In mixed form: 323/50

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