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Subtract 5/81 from 60/28

1^st number: 2 4/28, 2^nd number: 5/81

60/28 - 5/81 is 1180/567.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 81 is 2268
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2268
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 81 = 2268,
   60/28 = 60 × 81/28 × 81 = 4860/2268
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 28 = 2268,
   5/81 = 5 × 28/81 × 28 = 140/2268
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   4860/2268 - 140/2268 = 4860 - 140/2268 = 4720/2268
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1180/567
6. In mixed form: 246/567

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