Answers

Subtract 30/50 from 72/28

1^st number: 2 16/28, 2^nd number: 30/50

72/28 - 30/50 is 69/35.

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,
   72/28 = 72 × 25/28 × 25 = 1800/700
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 14 = 700,
   30/50 = 30 × 14/50 × 14 = 420/700
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1800/700 - 420/700 = 1800 - 420/700 = 1380/700
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 69/35
6. In mixed form: 134/35

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