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Subtract 50/98 from 81/30

1^st number: 2 21/30, 2^nd number: 50/98

81/30 - 50/98 is 1073/490.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 98 is 1470
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1470
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 49 = 1470,
   81/30 = 81 × 49/30 × 49 = 3969/1470
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 15 = 1470,
   50/98 = 50 × 15/98 × 15 = 750/1470
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3969/1470 - 750/1470 = 3969 - 750/1470 = 3219/1470
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1073/490
6. In mixed form: 293/490

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