Answers

Subtract 14/49 from 98/50

1^st number: 1 48/50, 2^nd number: 14/49

98/50 - 14/49 is 293/175.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 49 is 2450
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2450
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
   98/50 = 98 × 49/50 × 49 = 4802/2450
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 50 = 2450,
   14/49 = 14 × 50/49 × 50 = 700/2450
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   4802/2450 - 700/2450 = 4802 - 700/2450 = 4102/2450
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 293/175
6. In mixed form: 1118/175

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