Answers

Subtract 14/50 from 98/4

1^st number: 24 2/4, 2^nd number: 14/50

98/4 - 14/50 is 1211/50.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 50 is 100
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 25 = 100,
   98/4 = 98 × 25/4 × 25 = 2450/100
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 2 = 100,
   14/50 = 14 × 2/50 × 2 = 28/100
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2450/100 - 28/100 = 2450 - 28/100 = 2422/100
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1211/50
6. In mixed form: 2411/50

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