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Subtract 35/81 from 28/50

28/50 - 35/81 is 259/2025.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 81 is 4050
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4050
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 81 = 4050,
   28/50 = 28 × 81/50 × 81 = 2268/4050
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 50 = 4050,
   35/81 = 35 × 50/81 × 50 = 1750/4050
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2268/4050 - 1750/4050 = 2268 - 1750/4050 = 518/4050
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 259/2025

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