Answers

Subtract 50/25 from 9/98

1^st number: 9/98, 2^nd number: 2 0/25

9/98 - 50/25 is -187/98.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 25 is 2450
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2450
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 25 = 2450,
   9/98 = 9 × 25/98 × 25 = 225/2450
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 98 = 2450,
   50/25 = 50 × 98/25 × 98 = 4900/2450
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   225/2450 - 4900/2450 = 225 - 4900/2450 = -4675/2450
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -187/98

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