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Subtract 49/60 from 28/48

28/48 - 49/60 is -7/30.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 60 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
   28/48 = 28 × 5/48 × 5 = 140/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
   49/60 = 49 × 4/60 × 4 = 196/240
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   140/240 - 196/240 = 140 - 196/240 = -56/240
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/30

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