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Subtract 30/90 from 12/98

12/98 - 30/90 is -31/147.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 90 is 4410
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4410
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 45 = 4410,
   12/98 = 12 × 45/98 × 45 = 540/4410
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 49 = 4410,
   30/90 = 30 × 49/90 × 49 = 1470/4410
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   540/4410 - 1470/4410 = 540 - 1470/4410 = -930/4410
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -31/147

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