Answers

Subtract 42/98 from 35/12

1^st number: 2 11/12, 2^nd number: 42/98

35/12 - 42/98 is 209/84.

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,
   35/12 = 35 × 49/12 × 49 = 1715/588
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 6 = 588,
   42/98 = 42 × 6/98 × 6 = 252/588
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1715/588 - 252/588 = 1715 - 252/588 = 1463/588
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 209/84
6. In mixed form: 241/84

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