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Subtract 50/49 from 1/98

1^st number: 1/98, 2^nd number: 1 1/49

1/98 - 50/49 is -99/98.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 49 is 98
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 1 = 98,
   1/98 = 1 × 1/98 × 1 = 1/98
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 2 = 98,
   50/49 = 50 × 2/49 × 2 = 100/98
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1/98 - 100/98 = 1 - 100/98 = -99/98

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