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Subtract 75/72 from 28/2

1^st number: 14 0/2, 2^nd number: 1 3/72

28/2 - 75/72 is 311/24.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 72 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 36 = 72,
   28/2 = 28 × 36/2 × 36 = 1008/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
   75/72 = 75 × 1/72 × 1 = 75/72
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1008/72 - 75/72 = 1008 - 75/72 = 933/72
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 311/24
6. In mixed form: 1223/24

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