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Subtract 15/28 from 72/14

1^st number: 5 2/14, 2^nd number: 15/28

72/14 - 15/28 is 129/28.

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,
   72/14 = 72 × 2/14 × 2 = 144/28
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 1 = 28,
   15/28 = 15 × 1/28 × 1 = 15/28
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   144/28 - 15/28 = 144 - 15/28 = 129/28
5. In mixed form: 417/28

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