Answers

Subtract 60/28 from 60/64

1^st number: 60/64, 2^nd number: 2 4/28

60/64 - 60/28 is -135/112.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 64 and 28 is 448
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 448
2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 7 = 448,
   60/64 = 60 × 7/64 × 7 = 420/448
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 16 = 448,
   60/28 = 60 × 16/28 × 16 = 960/448
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   420/448 - 960/448 = 420 - 960/448 = -540/448
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -135/112

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