Answers

Subtract 49/35 from 50/98

1^st number: 50/98, 2^nd number: 1 14/35

50/98 - 49/35 is -218/245.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 35 is 490
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
   50/98 = 50 × 5/98 × 5 = 250/490
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 14 = 490,
   49/35 = 49 × 14/35 × 14 = 686/490
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   250/490 - 686/490 = 250 - 686/490 = -436/490
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -218/245

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