Answers

Subtract 50/20 from 4/28

1^st number: 4/28, 2^nd number: 2 10/20

4/28 - 50/20 is -33/14.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 20 is 140
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
   4/28 = 4 × 5/28 × 5 = 20/140
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
   50/20 = 50 × 7/20 × 7 = 350/140
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   20/140 - 350/140 = 20 - 350/140 = -330/140
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -33/14

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