Answers

Subtract 35/96 from 98/12

1^st number: 8 2/12, 2^nd number: 35/96

98/12 - 35/96 is 749/96.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 96 is 96
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 8 = 96,
   98/12 = 98 × 8/12 × 8 = 784/96
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
   35/96 = 35 × 1/96 × 1 = 35/96
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   784/96 - 35/96 = 784 - 35/96 = 749/96
5. In mixed form: 777/96

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