Answers

Subtract 27/12 from 84/98

1^st number: 84/98, 2^nd number: 2 3/12

84/98 - 27/12 is -39/28.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 12 is 588
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 6 = 588,
   84/98 = 84 × 6/98 × 6 = 504/588
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 49 = 588,
   27/12 = 27 × 49/12 × 49 = 1323/588
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   504/588 - 1323/588 = 504 - 1323/588 = -819/588
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -39/28

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