Answers

Subtract 15/98 from 50/25

1^st number: 2 0/25, 2^nd number: 15/98

50/25 - 15/98 is 181/98.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 98 is 2450
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2450
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 98 = 2450,
   50/25 = 50 × 98/25 × 98 = 4900/2450
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 25 = 2450,
   15/98 = 15 × 25/98 × 25 = 375/2450
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   4900/2450 - 375/2450 = 4900 - 375/2450 = 4525/2450
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 181/98
6. In mixed form: 183/98

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