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Subtract 30/60 from 28/3

1^st number: 9 1/3, 2^nd number: 30/60

28/3 - 30/60 is 53/6.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 3 and 60 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 20 = 60,
   28/3 = 28 × 20/3 × 20 = 560/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
   30/60 = 30 × 1/60 × 1 = 30/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   560/60 - 30/60 = 560 - 30/60 = 530/60
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 53/6
6. In mixed form: 85/6

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