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Subtract 15/20 from 50/49

1^st number: 1 1/49, 2^nd number: 15/20

50/49 - 15/20 is 53/196.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 49 and 20 is 980
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 980
2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 20 = 980,
   50/49 = 50 × 20/49 × 20 = 1000/980
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 49 = 980,
   15/20 = 15 × 49/20 × 49 = 735/980
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1000/980 - 735/980 = 1000 - 735/980 = 265/980
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 53/196

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