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Subtract 12/30 from 56/98

56/98 - 12/30 is 6/35.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 30 is 1470
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1470
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 15 = 1470,
   56/98 = 56 × 15/98 × 15 = 840/1470
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 49 = 1470,
   12/30 = 12 × 49/30 × 49 = 588/1470
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   840/1470 - 588/1470 = 840 - 588/1470 = 252/1470
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 6/35

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