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Subtract 98/50 from 15/98

1^st number: 15/98, 2^nd number: 1 48/50

15/98 - 98/50 is -4427/2450.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 50 is 2450
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2450
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 25 = 2450,
   15/98 = 15 × 25/98 × 25 = 375/2450
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
   98/50 = 98 × 49/50 × 49 = 4802/2450
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   375/2450 - 4802/2450 = 375 - 4802/2450 = -4427/2450

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