Answers

Subtract 98/21 from 12/4

1^st number: 3 0/4, 2^nd number: 4 14/21

12/4 - 98/21 is -5/3.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 21 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 21 = 84,
   12/4 = 12 × 21/4 × 21 = 252/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 4 = 84,
   98/21 = 98 × 4/21 × 4 = 392/84
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   252/84 - 392/84 = 252 - 392/84 = -140/84
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/3

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