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Subtract 30/50 from 50/28

1^st number: 1 22/28, 2^nd number: 30/50

50/28 - 30/50 is 83/70.

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,
   50/28 = 50 × 25/28 × 25 = 1250/700
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 14 = 700,
   30/50 = 30 × 14/50 × 14 = 420/700
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1250/700 - 420/700 = 1250 - 420/700 = 830/700
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 83/70
6. In mixed form: 113/70

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