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Subtract 49/96 from 28/90

28/90 - 49/96 is -287/1440.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 90 and 96 is 1440
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440
2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 16 = 1440,
   28/90 = 28 × 16/90 × 16 = 448/1440
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 15 = 1440,
   49/96 = 49 × 15/96 × 15 = 735/1440
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   448/1440 - 735/1440 = 448 - 735/1440 = -287/1440

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