Answers

Subtract 98/50 from 4/30

1^st number: 4/30, 2^nd number: 1 48/50

4/30 - 98/50 is -137/75.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 50 is 150
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
   4/30 = 4 × 5/30 × 5 = 20/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
   98/50 = 98 × 3/50 × 3 = 294/150
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   20/150 - 294/150 = 20 - 294/150 = -274/150
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -137/75

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