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Subtract 49/24 from 32/28

1^st number: 1 4/28, 2^nd number: 2 1/24

32/28 - 49/24 is -151/168.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 24 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 6 = 168,
   32/28 = 32 × 6/28 × 6 = 192/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
   49/24 = 49 × 7/24 × 7 = 343/168
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   192/168 - 343/168 = 192 - 343/168 = -151/168

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