Answers

Subtract 50/98 from 45/12

1^st number: 3 9/12, 2^nd number: 50/98

45/12 - 50/98 is 635/196.

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,
   45/12 = 45 × 49/12 × 49 = 2205/588
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 6 = 588,
   50/98 = 50 × 6/98 × 6 = 300/588
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2205/588 - 300/588 = 2205 - 300/588 = 1905/588
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 635/196
6. In mixed form: 347/196

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