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Subtract 70/28 from 49/60

1^st number: 49/60, 2^nd number: 2 14/28

49/60 - 70/28 is -101/60.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 28 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
   49/60 = 49 × 7/60 × 7 = 343/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 15 = 420,
   70/28 = 70 × 15/28 × 15 = 1050/420
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   343/420 - 1050/420 = 343 - 1050/420 = -707/420
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -101/60

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