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Subtract 80/98 from 50/36

1^st number: 1 14/36, 2^nd number: 80/98

50/36 - 80/98 is 505/882.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 98 is 1764
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1764
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 49 = 1764,
   50/36 = 50 × 49/36 × 49 = 2450/1764
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 18 = 1764,
   80/98 = 80 × 18/98 × 18 = 1440/1764
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2450/1764 - 1440/1764 = 2450 - 1440/1764 = 1010/1764
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 505/882

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