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Subtract 60/49 from 75/28

1^st number: 2 19/28, 2^nd number: 1 11/49

75/28 - 60/49 is 285/196.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 49 is 196
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 7 = 196,
   75/28 = 75 × 7/28 × 7 = 525/196
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 4 = 196,
   60/49 = 60 × 4/49 × 4 = 240/196
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   525/196 - 240/196 = 525 - 240/196 = 285/196
5. In mixed form: 189/196

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