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Subtract 28/10 from 49/72

1^st number: 49/72, 2^nd number: 2 8/10

49/72 - 28/10 is -763/360.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 10 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
   49/72 = 49 × 5/72 × 5 = 245/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 36 = 360,
   28/10 = 28 × 36/10 × 36 = 1008/360
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   245/360 - 1008/360 = 245 - 1008/360 = -763/360

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