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Subtract 2/36 from 28/48

28/48 - 2/36 is 19/36.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 36 is 144
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
   28/48 = 28 × 3/48 × 3 = 84/144
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 4 = 144,
   2/36 = 2 × 4/36 × 4 = 8/144
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   84/144 - 8/144 = 84 - 8/144 = 76/144
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/36

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