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Subtract 40/98 from 50/28

1^st number: 1 22/28, 2^nd number: 40/98

50/28 - 40/98 is 135/98.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 98 is 196
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 7 = 196,
   50/28 = 50 × 7/28 × 7 = 350/196
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
   40/98 = 40 × 2/98 × 2 = 80/196
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   350/196 - 80/196 = 350 - 80/196 = 270/196
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 135/98
6. In mixed form: 137/98

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