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Subtract 28/15 from 50/98

1^st number: 50/98, 2^nd number: 1 13/15

50/98 - 28/15 is -997/735.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 15 is 1470
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1470
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 15 = 1470,
   50/98 = 50 × 15/98 × 15 = 750/1470
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 98 = 1470,
   28/15 = 28 × 98/15 × 98 = 2744/1470
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   750/1470 - 2744/1470 = 750 - 2744/1470 = -1994/1470
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -997/735

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