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Subtract 14/12 from 28/36

1^st number: 28/36, 2^nd number: 1 2/12

28/36 - 14/12 is -7/18.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 12 is 36
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
   28/36 = 28 × 1/36 × 1 = 28/36
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
   14/12 = 14 × 3/12 × 3 = 42/36
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   28/36 - 42/36 = 28 - 42/36 = -14/36
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/18

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