Answers

Subtract 56/50 from 14/28

1^st number: 14/28, 2^nd number: 1 6/50

14/28 - 56/50 is -31/50.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 50 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 50 × 14 = 700,
   56/50 = 56 × 14/50 × 14 = 784/700
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   350/700 - 784/700 = 350 - 784/700 = -434/700
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -31/50

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