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Subtract 28/50 from 45/10

1^st number: 4 5/10, 2^nd number: 28/50

45/10 - 28/50 is 197/50.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 50 is 50
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 5 = 50,
   45/10 = 45 × 5/10 × 5 = 225/50
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 1 = 50,
   28/50 = 28 × 1/50 × 1 = 28/50
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   225/50 - 28/50 = 225 - 28/50 = 197/50
5. In mixed form: 347/50

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