Answers

Subtract 10/50 from 84/28

1^st number: 3 0/28, 2^nd number: 10/50

84/28 - 10/50 is 14/5.

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,
   84/28 = 84 × 25/28 × 25 = 2100/700
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 14 = 700,
   10/50 = 10 × 14/50 × 14 = 140/700
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2100/700 - 140/700 = 2100 - 140/700 = 1960/700
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 14/5
6. In mixed form: 24/5

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