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Subtract 63/14 from 75/28

1^st number: 2 19/28, 2^nd number: 4 7/14

75/28 - 63/14 is -51/28.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 14 is 28
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 28
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 1 = 28,
   75/28 = 75 × 1/28 × 1 = 75/28
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 2 = 28,
   63/14 = 63 × 2/14 × 2 = 126/28
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   75/28 - 126/28 = 75 - 126/28 = -51/28

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