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Subtract 3/28 from 70/75

70/75 - 3/28 is 347/420.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 28 is 2100
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 28 = 2100,
   70/75 = 70 × 28/75 × 28 = 1960/2100
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 75 = 2100,
   3/28 = 3 × 75/28 × 75 = 225/2100
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1960/2100 - 225/2100 = 1960 - 225/2100 = 1735/2100
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 347/420

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