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Subtract 49/48 from 28/18

1^st number: 1 10/18, 2^nd number: 1 1/48

28/18 - 49/48 is 77/144.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 48 is 144
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 8 = 144,
   28/18 = 28 × 8/18 × 8 = 224/144
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
   49/48 = 49 × 3/48 × 3 = 147/144
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   224/144 - 147/144 = 224 - 147/144 = 77/144

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