Answers

Subtract 50/30 from 98/28

1^st number: 3 14/28, 2^nd number: 1 20/30

98/28 - 50/30 is 11/6.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 30 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 15 = 420,
   98/28 = 98 × 15/28 × 15 = 1470/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 14 = 420,
   50/30 = 50 × 14/30 × 14 = 700/420
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1470/420 - 700/420 = 1470 - 700/420 = 770/420
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/6
6. In mixed form: 15/6

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