Answers

Subtract 10/21 from 98/50

1^st number: 1 48/50, 2^nd number: 10/21

98/50 - 10/21 is 779/525.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 21 is 1050
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1050
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 21 = 1050,
   98/50 = 98 × 21/50 × 21 = 2058/1050
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 50 = 1050,
   10/21 = 10 × 50/21 × 50 = 500/1050
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2058/1050 - 500/1050 = 2058 - 500/1050 = 1558/1050
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 779/525
6. In mixed form: 1254/525

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