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Subtract 49/36 from 28/32

1^st number: 28/32, 2^nd number: 1 13/36

28/32 - 49/36 is -35/72.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 36 is 288
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
   28/32 = 28 × 9/32 × 9 = 252/288
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 8 = 288,
   49/36 = 49 × 8/36 × 8 = 392/288
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   252/288 - 392/288 = 252 - 392/288 = -140/288
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -35/72

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