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Subtract 12/98 from 35/70

35/70 - 12/98 is 37/98.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 70 and 98 is 490
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490
2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 7 = 490,
   35/70 = 35 × 7/70 × 7 = 245/490
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
   12/98 = 12 × 5/98 × 5 = 60/490
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   245/490 - 60/490 = 245 - 60/490 = 185/490
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/98

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