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Subtract 50/49 from 9/2

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

9/2 - 50/49 is 341/98.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 49 is 98
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 49 = 98,
   9/2 = 9 × 49/2 × 49 = 441/98
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 2 = 98,
   50/49 = 50 × 2/49 × 2 = 100/98
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   441/98 - 100/98 = 441 - 100/98 = 341/98
5. In mixed form: 347/98

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