Answers

Subtract 25/49 from 5/2

1^st number: 2 1/2, 2^nd number: 25/49

5/2 - 25/49 is 195/98.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 49 is 98
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 49 = 98,
   5/2 = 5 × 49/2 × 49 = 245/98
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 2 = 98,
   25/49 = 25 × 2/49 × 2 = 50/98
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   245/98 - 50/98 = 245 - 50/98 = 195/98
5. In mixed form: 197/98

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