Answers

Subtract 84/50 from 3/98

1^st number: 3/98, 2^nd number: 1 34/50

3/98 - 84/50 is -4041/2450.

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,
   3/98 = 3 × 25/98 × 25 = 75/2450
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
   84/50 = 84 × 49/50 × 49 = 4116/2450
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   75/2450 - 4116/2450 = 75 - 4116/2450 = -4041/2450

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