Answers

Subtract 16/98 from 50/45

1^st number: 1 5/45, 2^nd number: 16/98

50/45 - 16/98 is 418/441.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 98 is 4410
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4410
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 98 = 4410,
   50/45 = 50 × 98/45 × 98 = 4900/4410
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 45 = 4410,
   16/98 = 16 × 45/98 × 45 = 720/4410
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   4900/4410 - 720/4410 = 4900 - 720/4410 = 4180/4410
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 418/441

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