Answers

Subtract 2/50 from 98/80

1^st number: 1 18/80, 2^nd number: 2/50

98/80 - 2/50 is 237/200.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 80 and 50 is 400
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 400
2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 5 = 400,
   98/80 = 98 × 5/80 × 5 = 490/400
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 8 = 400,
   2/50 = 2 × 8/50 × 8 = 16/400
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   490/400 - 16/400 = 490 - 16/400 = 474/400
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 237/200
6. In mixed form: 137/200

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