Answers

Subtract 50/35 from 28/30

1^st number: 28/30, 2^nd number: 1 15/35

28/30 - 50/35 is -52/105.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 35 is 210
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
   28/30 = 28 × 7/30 × 7 = 196/210
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
   50/35 = 50 × 6/35 × 6 = 300/210
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   196/210 - 300/210 = 196 - 300/210 = -104/210
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -52/105

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