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Subtract 2/80 from 28/50

28/50 - 2/80 is 107/200.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 80 is 400
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 400
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 8 = 400,
   28/50 = 28 × 8/50 × 8 = 224/400
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 5 = 400,
   2/80 = 2 × 5/80 × 5 = 10/400
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   224/400 - 10/400 = 224 - 10/400 = 214/400
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 107/200

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