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Subtract 49/24 from 16/28

1^st number: 16/28, 2^nd number: 2 1/24

16/28 - 49/24 is -247/168.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 24 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 6 = 168,
   16/28 = 16 × 6/28 × 6 = 96/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
   49/24 = 49 × 7/24 × 7 = 343/168
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   96/168 - 343/168 = 96 - 343/168 = -247/168

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