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Subtract 48/6 from 75/28

1^st number: 2 19/28, 2^nd number: 8 0/6

75/28 - 48/6 is -149/28.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 6 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
   75/28 = 75 × 3/28 × 3 = 225/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 14 = 84,
   48/6 = 48 × 14/6 × 14 = 672/84
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   225/84 - 672/84 = 225 - 672/84 = -447/84
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -149/28

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