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Subtract 15/28 from 49/5

1^st number: 9 4/5, 2^nd number: 15/28

49/5 - 15/28 is 1297/140.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 28 is 140
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 28 = 140,
   49/5 = 49 × 28/5 × 28 = 1372/140
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
   15/28 = 15 × 5/28 × 5 = 75/140
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1372/140 - 75/140 = 1372 - 75/140 = 1297/140
5. In mixed form: 937/140

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