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Subtract 28/6 from 7/2

1^st number: 3 1/2, 2^nd number: 4 4/6

7/2 - 28/6 is -7/6.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 6 is 6
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 6
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 3 = 6,
   7/2 = 7 × 3/2 × 3 = 21/6
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 1 = 6,
   28/6 = 28 × 1/6 × 1 = 28/6
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   21/6 - 28/6 = 21 - 28/6 = -7/6

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