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Subtract 49/12 from 28/48

1^st number: 28/48, 2^nd number: 4 1/12

28/48 - 49/12 is -7/2.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 12 is 48
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
   28/48 = 28 × 1/48 × 1 = 28/48
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 4 = 48,
   49/12 = 49 × 4/12 × 4 = 196/48
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   28/48 - 196/48 = 28 - 196/48 = -168/48
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/2

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