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Subtract 27/50 from 36/28

1^st number: 1 8/28, 2^nd number: 27/50

36/28 - 27/50 is 261/350.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 50 is 700
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 700
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
   36/28 = 36 × 25/28 × 25 = 900/700
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 14 = 700,
   27/50 = 27 × 14/50 × 14 = 378/700
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   900/700 - 378/700 = 900 - 378/700 = 522/700
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 261/350

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