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Subtract 3/60 from 28/49

28/49 - 3/60 is 73/140.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 49 and 60 is 2940
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2940
2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 60 = 2940,
   28/49 = 28 × 60/49 × 60 = 1680/2940
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 49 = 2940,
   3/60 = 3 × 49/60 × 49 = 147/2940
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1680/2940 - 147/2940 = 1680 - 147/2940 = 1533/2940
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 73/140

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