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Subtract 75/49 from 5/28

1^st number: 5/28, 2^nd number: 1 26/49

5/28 - 75/49 is -265/196.

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,
   5/28 = 5 × 7/28 × 7 = 35/196
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 4 = 196,
   75/49 = 75 × 4/49 × 4 = 300/196
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   35/196 - 300/196 = 35 - 300/196 = -265/196

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