Answers

Subtract 63/28 from 54/72

1^st number: 54/72, 2^nd number: 2 7/28

54/72 - 63/28 is -3/2.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 28 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
   54/72 = 54 × 7/72 × 7 = 378/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 18 = 504,
   63/28 = 63 × 18/28 × 18 = 1134/504
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   378/504 - 1134/504 = 378 - 1134/504 = -756/504
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/2

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