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Subtract 45/24 from 28/60

1^st number: 28/60, 2^nd number: 1 21/24

28/60 - 45/24 is -169/120.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 24 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
   28/60 = 28 × 2/60 × 2 = 56/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
   45/24 = 45 × 5/24 × 5 = 225/120
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   56/120 - 225/120 = 56 - 225/120 = -169/120

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