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Subtract 45/49 from 48/28

1^st number: 1 20/28, 2^nd number: 45/49

48/28 - 45/49 is 39/49.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 49 is 196
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 7 = 196,
   48/28 = 48 × 7/28 × 7 = 336/196
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 4 = 196,
   45/49 = 45 × 4/49 × 4 = 180/196
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   336/196 - 180/196 = 336 - 180/196 = 156/196
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 39/49

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