Answers

Subtract 1/50 from 98/18

1^st number: 5 8/18, 2^nd number: 1/50

98/18 - 1/50 is 2441/450.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 50 is 450
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
   98/18 = 98 × 25/18 × 25 = 2450/450
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
   1/50 = 1 × 9/50 × 9 = 9/450
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2450/450 - 9/450 = 2450 - 9/450 = 2441/450
5. In mixed form: 5191/450

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