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Subtract 80/28 from 50/90

1^st number: 50/90, 2^nd number: 2 24/28

50/90 - 80/28 is -145/63.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 90 and 28 is 1260
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 14 = 1260,
   50/90 = 50 × 14/90 × 14 = 700/1260
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 45 = 1260,
   80/28 = 80 × 45/28 × 45 = 3600/1260
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   700/1260 - 3600/1260 = 700 - 3600/1260 = -2900/1260
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -145/63

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