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Subtract 45/25 from 50/28

1^st number: 1 22/28, 2^nd number: 1 20/25

50/28 - 45/25 is -1/70.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 25 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 25 × 28 = 700,
   45/25 = 45 × 28/25 × 28 = 1260/700
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1250/700 - 1260/700 = 1250 - 1260/700 = -10/700
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/70

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