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Subtract 70/50 from 42/28

1^st number: 1 14/28, 2^nd number: 1 20/50

42/28 - 70/50 is 1/10.

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,
   42/28 = 42 × 25/28 × 25 = 1050/700
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 14 = 700,
   70/50 = 70 × 14/50 × 14 = 980/700
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1050/700 - 980/700 = 1050 - 980/700 = 70/700
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/10

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