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Subtract 10/72 from 84/28

1^st number: 3 0/28, 2^nd number: 10/72

84/28 - 10/72 is 103/36.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 72 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 18 = 504,
   84/28 = 84 × 18/28 × 18 = 1512/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
   10/72 = 10 × 7/72 × 7 = 70/504
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1512/504 - 70/504 = 1512 - 70/504 = 1442/504
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 103/36
6. In mixed form: 231/36

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