Answers

Subtract 50/30 from 14/28

1^st number: 14/28, 2^nd number: 1 20/30

14/28 - 50/30 is -7/6.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 30 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 15 = 420,
   14/28 = 14 × 15/28 × 15 = 210/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 14 = 420,
   50/30 = 50 × 14/30 × 14 = 700/420
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   210/420 - 700/420 = 210 - 700/420 = -490/420
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/6

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