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Subtract 98/12 from 28/8

1^st number: 3 4/8, 2^nd number: 8 2/12

28/8 - 98/12 is -14/3.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 12 is 24
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
   28/8 = 28 × 3/8 × 3 = 84/24
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 2 = 24,
   98/12 = 98 × 2/12 × 2 = 196/24
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   84/24 - 196/24 = 84 - 196/24 = -112/24
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -14/3

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