Answers

Subtract 84/50 from 8/98

1^st number: 8/98, 2^nd number: 1 34/50

8/98 - 84/50 is -1958/1225.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 50 is 2450
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2450
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 25 = 2450,
   8/98 = 8 × 25/98 × 25 = 200/2450
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
   84/50 = 84 × 49/50 × 49 = 4116/2450
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   200/2450 - 4116/2450 = 200 - 4116/2450 = -3916/2450
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1958/1225

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