Answers

Subtract 12/98 from 84/45

1^st number: 1 39/45, 2^nd number: 12/98

84/45 - 12/98 is 1282/735.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 98 is 4410
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4410
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 98 = 4410,
   84/45 = 84 × 98/45 × 98 = 8232/4410
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 45 = 4410,
   12/98 = 12 × 45/98 × 45 = 540/4410
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   8232/4410 - 540/4410 = 8232 - 540/4410 = 7692/4410
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1282/735
6. In mixed form: 1547/735

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