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Subtract 5/72 from 28/24

1^st number: 1 4/24, 2^nd number: 5/72

28/24 - 5/72 is 79/72.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 72 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
   28/24 = 28 × 3/24 × 3 = 84/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
   5/72 = 5 × 1/72 × 1 = 5/72
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   84/72 - 5/72 = 84 - 5/72 = 79/72
5. In mixed form: 17/72

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