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Subtract 3/98 from 50/2

1^st number: 25 0/2, 2^nd number: 3/98

50/2 - 3/98 is 2447/98.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 98 is 98
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 49 = 98,
   50/2 = 50 × 49/2 × 49 = 2450/98
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 1 = 98,
   3/98 = 3 × 1/98 × 1 = 3/98
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2450/98 - 3/98 = 2450 - 3/98 = 2447/98
5. In mixed form: 2495/98

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