Answers

Subtract 10/49 from 50/25

1^st number: 2 0/25, 2^nd number: 10/49

50/25 - 10/49 is 88/49.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 49 is 1225
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1225
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 49 = 1225,
   50/25 = 50 × 49/25 × 49 = 2450/1225
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 25 = 1225,
   10/49 = 10 × 25/49 × 25 = 250/1225
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2450/1225 - 250/1225 = 2450 - 250/1225 = 2200/1225
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 88/49
6. In mixed form: 139/49

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