Answers

Subtract 98/21 from 84/12

1^st number: 7 0/12, 2^nd number: 4 14/21

84/12 - 98/21 is 7/3.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 21 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
   84/12 = 84 × 7/12 × 7 = 588/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 4 = 84,
   98/21 = 98 × 4/21 × 4 = 392/84
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   588/84 - 392/84 = 588 - 392/84 = 196/84
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/3
6. In mixed form: 21/3

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