Answers

Subtract 50/25 from 14/28

1^st number: 14/28, 2^nd number: 2 0/25

14/28 - 50/25 is -3/2.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 25 is 700
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 700
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
   14/28 = 14 × 25/28 × 25 = 350/700
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 28 = 700,
   50/25 = 50 × 28/25 × 28 = 1400/700
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   350/700 - 1400/700 = 350 - 1400/700 = -1050/700
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/2

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