Answers

Subtract 50/25 from 54/28

1^st number: 1 26/28, 2^nd number: 2 0/25

54/28 - 50/25 is -1/14.

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,
   54/28 = 54 × 25/28 × 25 = 1350/700
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 28 = 700,
   50/25 = 50 × 28/25 × 28 = 1400/700
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1350/700 - 1400/700 = 1350 - 1400/700 = -50/700
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/14

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