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Subtract 3/28 from 72/14

1st number: 5 2/14, 2nd number: 3/28

72/14 - 3/28 is 141/28.

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,
    3/28 = 3 × 1/28 × 1 = 3/28
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    144/28 - 3/28 = 144 - 3/28 = 141/28
  5. In mixed form: 51/28

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