Answers

Subtract 45/28 from 6/50

1^st number: 6/50, 2^nd number: 1 17/28

6/50 - 45/28 is -1041/700.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 28 is 700
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 700
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 14 = 700,
   6/50 = 6 × 14/50 × 14 = 84/700
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
   45/28 = 45 × 25/28 × 25 = 1125/700
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   84/700 - 1125/700 = 84 - 1125/700 = -1041/700

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