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Subtract 20/98 from 50/18

1^st number: 2 14/18, 2^nd number: 20/98

50/18 - 20/98 is 1135/441.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 98 is 882
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 49 = 882,
   50/18 = 50 × 49/18 × 49 = 2450/882
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
   20/98 = 20 × 9/98 × 9 = 180/882
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2450/882 - 180/882 = 2450 - 180/882 = 2270/882
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1135/441
6. In mixed form: 2253/441

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