Answers

Subtract 5/98 from 50/35

1^st number: 1 15/35, 2^nd number: 5/98

50/35 - 5/98 is 135/98.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 98 is 490
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 14 = 490,
   50/35 = 50 × 14/35 × 14 = 700/490
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
   5/98 = 5 × 5/98 × 5 = 25/490
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   700/490 - 25/490 = 700 - 25/490 = 675/490
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 135/98
6. In mixed form: 137/98

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