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Subtract 60/28 from 45/72

1^st number: 45/72, 2^nd number: 2 4/28

45/72 - 60/28 is -85/56.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 28 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
   45/72 = 45 × 7/72 × 7 = 315/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 18 = 504,
   60/28 = 60 × 18/28 × 18 = 1080/504
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   315/504 - 1080/504 = 315 - 1080/504 = -765/504
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -85/56

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