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Subtract 9/45 from 50/28

1^st number: 1 22/28, 2^nd number: 9/45

50/28 - 9/45 is 111/70.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 45 is 1260
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 45 = 1260,
   50/28 = 50 × 45/28 × 45 = 2250/1260
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 28 = 1260,
   9/45 = 9 × 28/45 × 28 = 252/1260
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2250/1260 - 252/1260 = 2250 - 252/1260 = 1998/1260
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 111/70
6. In mixed form: 141/70

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