Answers

Subtract 96/84 from 81/98

1^st number: 81/98, 2^nd number: 1 12/84

81/98 - 96/84 is -31/98.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 84 is 588
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 6 = 588,
   81/98 = 81 × 6/98 × 6 = 486/588
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 7 = 588,
   96/84 = 96 × 7/84 × 7 = 672/588
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   486/588 - 672/588 = 486 - 672/588 = -186/588
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -31/98

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