Answers

Subtract 2/98 from 49/12

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

49/12 - 2/98 is 2389/588.

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,
   2/98 = 2 × 6/98 × 6 = 12/588
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2401/588 - 12/588 = 2401 - 12/588 = 2389/588
5. In mixed form: 437/588

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