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Subtract 75/72 from 28/9

1^st number: 3 1/9, 2^nd number: 1 3/72

28/9 - 75/72 is 149/72.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 72 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
   28/9 = 28 × 8/9 × 8 = 224/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
   75/72 = 75 × 1/72 × 1 = 75/72
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   224/72 - 75/72 = 224 - 75/72 = 149/72
5. In mixed form: 25/72

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