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Subtract 3/98 from 25/12

1st number: 2 1/12, 2nd number: 3/98

25/12 - 3/98 is 1207/588.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 98 is 588

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 49 = 588,
    25/12 = 25 × 49/12 × 49 = 1225/588
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 6 = 588,
    3/98 = 3 × 6/98 × 6 = 18/588
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1225/588 - 18/588 = 1225 - 18/588 = 1207/588
  5. In mixed form: 231/588

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