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Subtract 25/98 from 1/50

1/50 - 25/98 is -288/1225.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 98 is 2450
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2450
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
   1/50 = 1 × 49/50 × 49 = 49/2450
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 25 = 2450,
   25/98 = 25 × 25/98 × 25 = 625/2450
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   49/2450 - 625/2450 = 49 - 625/2450 = -576/2450
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -288/1225

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