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Subtract 63/28 from 75/14

1^st number: 5 5/14, 2^nd number: 2 7/28

75/14 - 63/28 is 87/28.

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,
   75/14 = 75 × 2/14 × 2 = 150/28
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 1 = 28,
   63/28 = 63 × 1/28 × 1 = 63/28
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   150/28 - 63/28 = 150 - 63/28 = 87/28
5. In mixed form: 33/28

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