Answers

Subtract 25/10 from 10/49

1^st number: 10/49, 2^nd number: 2 5/10

10/49 - 25/10 is -225/98.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 49 and 10 is 490
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490
2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 10 = 490,
   10/49 = 10 × 10/49 × 10 = 100/490
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 49 = 490,
   25/10 = 25 × 49/10 × 49 = 1225/490
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   100/490 - 1225/490 = 100 - 1225/490 = -1125/490
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -225/98

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