Answers

Subtract 98/49 from 8/4

1^st number: 2 0/4, 2^nd number: 2 0/49

8/4 - 98/49 is 0/1.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 49 is 196
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 49 = 196,
   8/4 = 8 × 49/4 × 49 = 392/196
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 4 = 196,
   98/49 = 98 × 4/49 × 4 = 392/196
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   392/196 - 392/196 = 392 - 392/196 = 0/196
5. The answer is 0

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