Answers

Subtract 30/27 from 50/28

1^st number: 1 22/28, 2^nd number: 1 3/27

50/28 - 30/27 is 85/126.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 27 is 756
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 756
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 27 = 756,
   50/28 = 50 × 27/28 × 27 = 1350/756
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 28 = 756,
   30/27 = 30 × 28/27 × 28 = 840/756
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1350/756 - 840/756 = 1350 - 840/756 = 510/756
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 85/126

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