Answers

Subtract 80/28 from 50/81

1^st number: 50/81, 2^nd number: 2 24/28

50/81 - 80/28 is -1270/567.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 81 and 28 is 2268
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2268
2. For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 28 = 2268,
   50/81 = 50 × 28/81 × 28 = 1400/2268
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 81 = 2268,
   80/28 = 80 × 81/28 × 81 = 6480/2268
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1400/2268 - 6480/2268 = 1400 - 6480/2268 = -5080/2268
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1270/567

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