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Subtract 3/20 from 50/28

1^st number: 1 22/28, 2^nd number: 3/20

50/28 - 3/20 is 229/140.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 20 is 140
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
   50/28 = 50 × 5/28 × 5 = 250/140
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
   3/20 = 3 × 7/20 × 7 = 21/140
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   250/140 - 21/140 = 250 - 21/140 = 229/140
5. In mixed form: 189/140

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