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Subtract 2/50 from 5/28

5/28 - 2/50 is 97/700.

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,
   5/28 = 5 × 25/28 × 25 = 125/700
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 14 = 700,
   2/50 = 2 × 14/50 × 14 = 28/700
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   125/700 - 28/700 = 125 - 28/700 = 97/700

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