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Subtract 84/50 from 48/28

1^st number: 1 20/28, 2^nd number: 1 34/50

48/28 - 84/50 is 6/175.

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,
   48/28 = 48 × 25/28 × 25 = 1200/700
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 14 = 700,
   84/50 = 84 × 14/50 × 14 = 1176/700
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1200/700 - 1176/700 = 1200 - 1176/700 = 24/700
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 6/175

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