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Subtract 30/75 from 70/56

1^st number: 1 14/56, 2^nd number: 30/75

70/56 - 30/75 is 17/20.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 75 is 4200
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4200
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 75 = 4200,
   70/56 = 70 × 75/56 × 75 = 5250/4200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 56 = 4200,
   30/75 = 30 × 56/75 × 56 = 1680/4200
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   5250/4200 - 1680/4200 = 5250 - 1680/4200 = 3570/4200
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/20

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