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Subtract 50/75 from 70/28

1^st number: 2 14/28, 2^nd number: 50/75

70/28 - 50/75 is 11/6.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 75 is 2100
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 75 = 2100,
   70/28 = 70 × 75/28 × 75 = 5250/2100
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 28 = 2100,
   50/75 = 50 × 28/75 × 28 = 1400/2100
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   5250/2100 - 1400/2100 = 5250 - 1400/2100 = 3850/2100
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/6
6. In mixed form: 15/6

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