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Subtract 28/30 from 75/70

1^st number: 1 5/70, 2^nd number: 28/30

75/70 - 28/30 is 29/210.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 70 and 30 is 210
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
   75/70 = 75 × 3/70 × 3 = 225/210
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
   28/30 = 28 × 7/30 × 7 = 196/210
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   225/210 - 196/210 = 225 - 196/210 = 29/210

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