Answers

Subtract 75/28 from 6/3

1^st number: 2 0/3, 2^nd number: 2 19/28

6/3 - 75/28 is -19/28.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 3 and 28 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 28 = 84,
   6/3 = 6 × 28/3 × 28 = 168/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
   75/28 = 75 × 3/28 × 3 = 225/84
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   168/84 - 225/84 = 168 - 225/84 = -57/84
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -19/28

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