Answers

Subtract 50/49 from 18/28

1^st number: 18/28, 2^nd number: 1 1/49

18/28 - 50/49 is -37/98.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 49 is 196
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 7 = 196,
   18/28 = 18 × 7/28 × 7 = 126/196
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 4 = 196,
   50/49 = 50 × 4/49 × 4 = 200/196
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   126/196 - 200/196 = 126 - 200/196 = -74/196
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -37/98

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