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Subtract 60/49 from 20/28

1^st number: 20/28, 2^nd number: 1 11/49

20/28 - 60/49 is -25/49.

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,
   20/28 = 20 × 7/28 × 7 = 140/196
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 4 = 196,
   60/49 = 60 × 4/49 × 4 = 240/196
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   140/196 - 240/196 = 140 - 240/196 = -100/196
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -25/49

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