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Subtract 27/28 from 49/14

1^st number: 3 7/14, 2^nd number: 27/28

49/14 - 27/28 is 71/28.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 14 and 28 is 28
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 28
2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 2 = 28,
   49/14 = 49 × 2/14 × 2 = 98/28
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 1 = 28,
   27/28 = 27 × 1/28 × 1 = 27/28
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   98/28 - 27/28 = 98 - 27/28 = 71/28
5. In mixed form: 215/28

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