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Subtract 9/28 from 7/14

7/14 - 9/28 is 5/28.

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,
   7/14 = 7 × 2/14 × 2 = 14/28
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 1 = 28,
   9/28 = 9 × 1/28 × 1 = 9/28
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   14/28 - 9/28 = 14 - 9/28 = 5/28

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