Answers

Subtract 60/98 from 50/6

1^st number: 8 2/6, 2^nd number: 60/98

50/6 - 60/98 is 1135/147.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 98 is 294
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 49 = 294,
   50/6 = 50 × 49/6 × 49 = 2450/294
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
   60/98 = 60 × 3/98 × 3 = 180/294
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2450/294 - 180/294 = 2450 - 180/294 = 2270/294
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1135/147
6. In mixed form: 7106/147

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