Answers

Subtract 98/50 from 5/63

1^st number: 5/63, 2^nd number: 1 48/50

5/63 - 98/50 is -2962/1575.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 50 is 3150
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 50 = 3150,
   5/63 = 5 × 50/63 × 50 = 250/3150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 63 = 3150,
   98/50 = 98 × 63/50 × 63 = 6174/3150
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   250/3150 - 6174/3150 = 250 - 6174/3150 = -5924/3150
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2962/1575

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