Answers

Subtract 50/5 from 48/98

1^st number: 48/98, 2^nd number: 10 0/5

48/98 - 50/5 is -466/49.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 5 is 490
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
   48/98 = 48 × 5/98 × 5 = 240/490
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 98 = 490,
   50/5 = 50 × 98/5 × 98 = 4900/490
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   240/490 - 4900/490 = 240 - 4900/490 = -4660/490
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -466/49

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