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Subtract 45/70 from 50/28

1^st number: 1 22/28, 2^nd number: 45/70

50/28 - 45/70 is 8/7.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 70 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 70 × 2 = 140,
   45/70 = 45 × 2/70 × 2 = 90/140
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   250/140 - 90/140 = 250 - 90/140 = 160/140
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 8/7
6. In mixed form: 11/7

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