Answers

Subtract 56/28 from 1/50

1^st number: 1/50, 2^nd number: 2 0/28

1/50 - 56/28 is -99/50.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 28 is 700
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 700
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 14 = 700,
   1/50 = 1 × 14/50 × 14 = 14/700
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
   56/28 = 56 × 25/28 × 25 = 1400/700
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   14/700 - 1400/700 = 14 - 1400/700 = -1386/700
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -99/50

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