Answers

Subtract 96/12 from 15/98

1^st number: 15/98, 2^nd number: 8 0/12

15/98 - 96/12 is -769/98.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 12 is 588
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 6 = 588,
   15/98 = 15 × 6/98 × 6 = 90/588
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 49 = 588,
   96/12 = 96 × 49/12 × 49 = 4704/588
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   90/588 - 4704/588 = 90 - 4704/588 = -4614/588
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -769/98

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