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Subtract 3/98 from 12/4

1st number: 3 0/4, 2nd number: 3/98

12/4 - 3/98 is 291/98.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 98 is 196

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 49 = 196,
    12/4 = 12 × 49/4 × 49 = 588/196
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
    3/98 = 3 × 2/98 × 2 = 6/196
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    588/196 - 6/196 = 588 - 6/196 = 582/196
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 291/98
  6. In mixed form: 295/98

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