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Subtract 8/98 from 63/50

1^st number: 1 13/50, 2^nd number: 8/98

63/50 - 8/98 is 2887/2450.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 98 is 2450
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2450
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
   63/50 = 63 × 49/50 × 49 = 3087/2450
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 25 = 2450,
   8/98 = 8 × 25/98 × 25 = 200/2450
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3087/2450 - 200/2450 = 3087 - 200/2450 = 2887/2450
5. In mixed form: 1437/2450

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