Answers

Subtract 98/50 from 30/35

1^st number: 30/35, 2^nd number: 1 48/50

30/35 - 98/50 is -193/175.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 50 is 350
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 10 = 350,
   30/35 = 30 × 10/35 × 10 = 300/350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
   98/50 = 98 × 7/50 × 7 = 686/350
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   300/350 - 686/350 = 300 - 686/350 = -386/350
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -193/175

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