Answers

Subtract 50/75 from 28/4

1^st number: 7 0/4, 2^nd number: 50/75

28/4 - 50/75 is 19/3.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 75 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 75 = 300,
   28/4 = 28 × 75/4 × 75 = 2100/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
   50/75 = 50 × 4/75 × 4 = 200/300
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2100/300 - 200/300 = 2100 - 200/300 = 1900/300
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/3
6. In mixed form: 61/3

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