Answers

Subtract 50/45 from 5/98

1^st number: 5/98, 2^nd number: 1 5/45

5/98 - 50/45 is -935/882.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 45 is 4410
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4410
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 45 = 4410,
   5/98 = 5 × 45/98 × 45 = 225/4410
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 98 = 4410,
   50/45 = 50 × 98/45 × 98 = 4900/4410
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   225/4410 - 4900/4410 = 225 - 4900/4410 = -4675/4410
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -935/882

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