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Subtract 28/8 from 28/50

1^st number: 28/50, 2^nd number: 3 4/8

28/50 - 28/8 is -147/50.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 8 is 200
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 4 = 200,
   28/50 = 28 × 4/50 × 4 = 112/200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 25 = 200,
   28/8 = 28 × 25/8 × 25 = 700/200
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   112/200 - 700/200 = 112 - 700/200 = -588/200
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -147/50

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