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Subtract 14/50 from 70/28

1^st number: 2 14/28, 2^nd number: 14/50

70/28 - 14/50 is 111/50.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 50 is 700
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 700
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
   70/28 = 70 × 25/28 × 25 = 1750/700
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 14 = 700,
   14/50 = 14 × 14/50 × 14 = 196/700
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1750/700 - 196/700 = 1750 - 196/700 = 1554/700
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 111/50
6. In mixed form: 211/50

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