Answers

Subtract 2/50 from 98/64

1^st number: 1 34/64, 2^nd number: 2/50

98/64 - 2/50 is 1193/800.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 64 and 50 is 1600
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1600
2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 25 = 1600,
   98/64 = 98 × 25/64 × 25 = 2450/1600
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 32 = 1600,
   2/50 = 2 × 32/50 × 32 = 64/1600
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2450/1600 - 64/1600 = 2450 - 64/1600 = 2386/1600
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1193/800
6. In mixed form: 1393/800

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