Answers

Subtract 54/50 from 98/70

1^st number: 1 28/70, 2^nd number: 1 4/50

98/70 - 54/50 is 8/25.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 70 and 50 is 350
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
   98/70 = 98 × 5/70 × 5 = 490/350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
   54/50 = 54 × 7/50 × 7 = 378/350
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   490/350 - 378/350 = 490 - 378/350 = 112/350
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 8/25

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