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Subtract 6/98 from 70/12

1^st number: 5 10/12, 2^nd number: 6/98

70/12 - 6/98 is 1697/294.

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,
   70/12 = 70 × 49/12 × 49 = 3430/588
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 6 = 588,
   6/98 = 6 × 6/98 × 6 = 36/588
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3430/588 - 36/588 = 3430 - 36/588 = 3394/588
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1697/294
6. In mixed form: 5227/294

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