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Subtract 5/96 from 12/98

12/98 - 5/96 is 331/4704.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 96 is 4704
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4704
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 48 = 4704,
   12/98 = 12 × 48/98 × 48 = 576/4704
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 49 = 4704,
   5/96 = 5 × 49/96 × 49 = 245/4704
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   576/4704 - 245/4704 = 576 - 245/4704 = 331/4704

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