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Subtract 63/98 from 40/12

1^st number: 3 4/12, 2^nd number: 63/98

40/12 - 63/98 is 113/42.

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,
   40/12 = 40 × 49/12 × 49 = 1960/588
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 6 = 588,
   63/98 = 63 × 6/98 × 6 = 378/588
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1960/588 - 378/588 = 1960 - 378/588 = 1582/588
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 113/42
6. In mixed form: 229/42

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