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Subtract 18/12 from 28/14

1^st number: 2 0/14, 2^nd number: 1 6/12

28/14 - 18/12 is 1/2.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 14 and 12 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 6 = 84,
   28/14 = 28 × 6/14 × 6 = 168/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
   18/12 = 18 × 7/12 × 7 = 126/84
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   168/84 - 126/84 = 168 - 126/84 = 42/84
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/2

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