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Subtract 28/27 from 60/28

1^st number: 2 4/28, 2^nd number: 1 1/27

60/28 - 28/27 is 209/189.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 27 is 756
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 756
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 27 = 756,
   60/28 = 60 × 27/28 × 27 = 1620/756
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 28 = 756,
   28/27 = 28 × 28/27 × 28 = 784/756
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1620/756 - 784/756 = 1620 - 784/756 = 836/756
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 209/189
6. In mixed form: 120/189

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