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Subtract 50/98 from 45/14

1^st number: 3 3/14, 2^nd number: 50/98

45/14 - 50/98 is 265/98.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 14 and 98 is 98
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98
2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 7 = 98,
   45/14 = 45 × 7/14 × 7 = 315/98
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 1 = 98,
   50/98 = 50 × 1/98 × 1 = 50/98
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   315/98 - 50/98 = 315 - 50/98 = 265/98
5. In mixed form: 269/98

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