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Subtract 12/98 from 9/4

1^st number: 2 1/4, 2^nd number: 12/98

9/4 - 12/98 is 417/196.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 98 is 196
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 49 = 196,
   9/4 = 9 × 49/4 × 49 = 441/196
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
   12/98 = 12 × 2/98 × 2 = 24/196
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   441/196 - 24/196 = 441 - 24/196 = 417/196
5. In mixed form: 225/196

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