Answers

Subtract 50/5 from 98/28

1^st number: 3 14/28, 2^nd number: 10 0/5

98/28 - 50/5 is -13/2.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 5 is 140
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
   98/28 = 98 × 5/28 × 5 = 490/140
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 28 = 140,
   50/5 = 50 × 28/5 × 28 = 1400/140
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   490/140 - 1400/140 = 490 - 1400/140 = -910/140
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/2

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