Answers

Subtract 60/28 from 45/48

1^st number: 45/48, 2^nd number: 2 4/28

45/48 - 60/28 is -135/112.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 28 is 336
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
   45/48 = 45 × 7/48 × 7 = 315/336
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 12 = 336,
   60/28 = 60 × 12/28 × 12 = 720/336
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   315/336 - 720/336 = 315 - 720/336 = -405/336
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -135/112

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