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Subtract 5/14 from 12/98

12/98 - 5/14 is -23/98.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 14 is 98
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 1 = 98,
   12/98 = 12 × 1/98 × 1 = 12/98
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 7 = 98,
   5/14 = 5 × 7/14 × 7 = 35/98
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   12/98 - 35/98 = 12 - 35/98 = -23/98

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