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Subtract 21/75 from 50/28

1^st number: 1 22/28, 2^nd number: 21/75

50/28 - 21/75 is 527/350.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 75 is 2100
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 75 = 2100,
   50/28 = 50 × 75/28 × 75 = 3750/2100
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 28 = 2100,
   21/75 = 21 × 28/75 × 28 = 588/2100
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3750/2100 - 588/2100 = 3750 - 588/2100 = 3162/2100
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 527/350
6. In mixed form: 1177/350

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