Answers

Subtract 75/9 from 98/12

1^st number: 8 2/12, 2^nd number: 8 3/9

98/12 - 75/9 is -1/6.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 9 is 36
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
   98/12 = 98 × 3/12 × 3 = 294/36
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
   75/9 = 75 × 4/9 × 4 = 300/36
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   294/36 - 300/36 = 294 - 300/36 = -6/36
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/6

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