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Subtract 70/45 from 28/60

1^st number: 28/60, 2^nd number: 1 25/45

28/60 - 70/45 is -49/45.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 45 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
   28/60 = 28 × 3/60 × 3 = 84/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
   70/45 = 70 × 4/45 × 4 = 280/180
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   84/180 - 280/180 = 84 - 280/180 = -196/180
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -49/45

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