Answers

Subtract 50/36 from 98/75

1^st number: 1 23/75, 2^nd number: 1 14/36

98/75 - 50/36 is -37/450.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 36 is 900
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 12 = 900,
   98/75 = 98 × 12/75 × 12 = 1176/900
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
   50/36 = 50 × 25/36 × 25 = 1250/900
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1176/900 - 1250/900 = 1176 - 1250/900 = -74/900
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -37/450

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