Answers

Subtract 50/98 from 54/10

1^st number: 5 4/10, 2^nd number: 50/98

54/10 - 50/98 is 1198/245.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 98 is 490
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 49 = 490,
   54/10 = 54 × 49/10 × 49 = 2646/490
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
   50/98 = 50 × 5/98 × 5 = 250/490
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2646/490 - 250/490 = 2646 - 250/490 = 2396/490
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1198/245
6. In mixed form: 4218/245

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