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Subtract 27/16 from 50/28

1^st number: 1 22/28, 2^nd number: 1 11/16

50/28 - 27/16 is 11/112.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 16 is 112
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 4 = 112,
   50/28 = 50 × 4/28 × 4 = 200/112
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
   27/16 = 27 × 7/16 × 7 = 189/112
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   200/112 - 189/112 = 200 - 189/112 = 11/112

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