Answers

Subtract 98/50 from 15/8

1^st number: 1 7/8, 2^nd number: 1 48/50

15/8 - 98/50 is -17/200.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 50 is 200
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 25 = 200,
   15/8 = 15 × 25/8 × 25 = 375/200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 4 = 200,
   98/50 = 98 × 4/50 × 4 = 392/200
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   375/200 - 392/200 = 375 - 392/200 = -17/200

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