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Subtract 28/50 from 60/40

1^st number: 1 20/40, 2^nd number: 28/50

60/40 - 28/50 is 47/50.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 50 is 200
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 5 = 200,
   60/40 = 60 × 5/40 × 5 = 300/200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 4 = 200,
   28/50 = 28 × 4/50 × 4 = 112/200
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   300/200 - 112/200 = 300 - 112/200 = 188/200
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 47/50

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