Answers

Subtract 20/98 from 50/10

1^st number: 5 0/10, 2^nd number: 20/98

50/10 - 20/98 is 235/49.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 98 is 490
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 49 = 490,
   50/10 = 50 × 49/10 × 49 = 2450/490
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
   20/98 = 20 × 5/98 × 5 = 100/490
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2450/490 - 100/490 = 2450 - 100/490 = 2350/490
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 235/49
6. In mixed form: 439/49

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