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Subtract 25/98 from 7/12

7/12 - 25/98 is 193/588.

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,
   7/12 = 7 × 49/12 × 49 = 343/588
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 6 = 588,
   25/98 = 25 × 6/98 × 6 = 150/588
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   343/588 - 150/588 = 343 - 150/588 = 193/588

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