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Subtract 45/32 from 28/50

1^st number: 28/50, 2^nd number: 1 13/32

28/50 - 45/32 is -677/800.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 32 is 800
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 800
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 16 = 800,
   28/50 = 28 × 16/50 × 16 = 448/800
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 25 = 800,
   45/32 = 45 × 25/32 × 25 = 1125/800
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   448/800 - 1125/800 = 448 - 1125/800 = -677/800

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