Answers

Subtract 1/98 from 70/50

1^st number: 1 20/50, 2^nd number: 1/98

70/50 - 1/98 is 681/490.

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,
   70/50 = 70 × 49/50 × 49 = 3430/2450
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 25 = 2450,
   1/98 = 1 × 25/98 × 25 = 25/2450
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3430/2450 - 25/2450 = 3430 - 25/2450 = 3405/2450
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 681/490
6. In mixed form: 1191/490

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