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Subtract 9/98 from 35/12

1^st number: 2 11/12, 2^nd number: 9/98

35/12 - 9/98 is 1661/588.

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,
   35/12 = 35 × 49/12 × 49 = 1715/588
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 6 = 588,
   9/98 = 9 × 6/98 × 6 = 54/588
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1715/588 - 54/588 = 1715 - 54/588 = 1661/588
5. In mixed form: 2485/588

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