Answers

Subtract 40/98 from 84/50

1^st number: 1 34/50, 2^nd number: 40/98

84/50 - 40/98 is 1558/1225.

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,
   84/50 = 84 × 49/50 × 49 = 4116/2450
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 25 = 2450,
   40/98 = 40 × 25/98 × 25 = 1000/2450
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   4116/2450 - 1000/2450 = 4116 - 1000/2450 = 3116/2450
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1558/1225
6. In mixed form: 1333/1225

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