Answers

Subtract 80/49 from 4/50

1^st number: 4/50, 2^nd number: 1 31/49

4/50 - 80/49 is -1902/1225.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 49 is 2450
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2450
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
   4/50 = 4 × 49/50 × 49 = 196/2450
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 50 = 2450,
   80/49 = 80 × 50/49 × 50 = 4000/2450
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   196/2450 - 4000/2450 = 196 - 4000/2450 = -3804/2450
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1902/1225

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