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Subtract 98/5 from 30/12

1^st number: 2 6/12, 2^nd number: 19 3/5

30/12 - 98/5 is -171/10.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 5 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
   30/12 = 30 × 5/12 × 5 = 150/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
   98/5 = 98 × 12/5 × 12 = 1176/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   150/60 - 1176/60 = 150 - 1176/60 = -1026/60
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -171/10

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