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Subtract 49/50 from 28/5

1^st number: 5 3/5, 2^nd number: 49/50

28/5 - 49/50 is 231/50.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 50 is 50
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 10 = 50,
   28/5 = 28 × 10/5 × 10 = 280/50
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 1 = 50,
   49/50 = 49 × 1/50 × 1 = 49/50
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   280/50 - 49/50 = 280 - 49/50 = 231/50
5. In mixed form: 431/50

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