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Subtract 54/49 from 1/28

1^st number: 1/28, 2^nd number: 1 5/49

1/28 - 54/49 is -209/196.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 49 is 196
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 7 = 196,
   1/28 = 1 × 7/28 × 7 = 7/196
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 4 = 196,
   54/49 = 54 × 4/49 × 4 = 216/196
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   7/196 - 216/196 = 7 - 216/196 = -209/196

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