Answers

Subtract 60/28 from 49/75

1^st number: 49/75, 2^nd number: 2 4/28

49/75 - 60/28 is -782/525.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 28 is 2100
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 28 = 2100,
   49/75 = 49 × 28/75 × 28 = 1372/2100
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 75 = 2100,
   60/28 = 60 × 75/28 × 75 = 4500/2100
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1372/2100 - 4500/2100 = 1372 - 4500/2100 = -3128/2100
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -782/525

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