Answers

Subtract 50/48 from 60/28

1^st number: 2 4/28, 2^nd number: 1 2/48

60/28 - 50/48 is 185/168.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 48 is 336
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 12 = 336,
   60/28 = 60 × 12/28 × 12 = 720/336
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
   50/48 = 50 × 7/48 × 7 = 350/336
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   720/336 - 350/336 = 720 - 350/336 = 370/336
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 185/168
6. In mixed form: 117/168

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