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Subtract 48/84 from 12/98

12/98 - 48/84 is -22/49.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 84 is 588
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 6 = 588,
   12/98 = 12 × 6/98 × 6 = 72/588
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 7 = 588,
   48/84 = 48 × 7/84 × 7 = 336/588
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   72/588 - 336/588 = 72 - 336/588 = -264/588
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -22/49

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