Answers

Subtract 63/12 from 35/98

1^st number: 35/98, 2^nd number: 5 3/12

35/98 - 63/12 is -137/28.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 12 is 588
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 6 = 588,
   35/98 = 35 × 6/98 × 6 = 210/588
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 49 = 588,
   63/12 = 63 × 49/12 × 49 = 3087/588
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   210/588 - 3087/588 = 210 - 3087/588 = -2877/588
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -137/28

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