Answers

Subtract 96/42 from 3/98

1^st number: 3/98, 2^nd number: 2 12/42

3/98 - 96/42 is -221/98.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 42 is 294
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
   3/98 = 3 × 3/98 × 3 = 9/294
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 7 = 294,
   96/42 = 96 × 7/42 × 7 = 672/294
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   9/294 - 672/294 = 9 - 672/294 = -663/294
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -221/98

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