Answers

Subtract 50/98 from 40/18

1^st number: 2 4/18, 2^nd number: 50/98

40/18 - 50/98 is 755/441.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 98 is 882
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 49 = 882,
   40/18 = 40 × 49/18 × 49 = 1960/882
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
   50/98 = 50 × 9/98 × 9 = 450/882
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1960/882 - 450/882 = 1960 - 450/882 = 1510/882
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 755/441
6. In mixed form: 1314/441

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