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Subtract 49/9 from 15/28

1^st number: 15/28, 2^nd number: 5 4/9

15/28 - 49/9 is -1237/252.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 9 is 252
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
   15/28 = 15 × 9/28 × 9 = 135/252
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 28 = 252,
   49/9 = 49 × 28/9 × 28 = 1372/252
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   135/252 - 1372/252 = 135 - 1372/252 = -1237/252

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