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Subtract 1/98 from 49/12

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

49/12 - 1/98 is 2395/588.

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,
   49/12 = 49 × 49/12 × 49 = 2401/588
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 6 = 588,
   1/98 = 1 × 6/98 × 6 = 6/588
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2401/588 - 6/588 = 2401 - 6/588 = 2395/588
5. In mixed form: 443/588

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