Answers

Subtract 84/80 from 98/12

1^st number: 8 2/12, 2^nd number: 1 4/80

98/12 - 84/80 is 427/60.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 80 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 20 = 240,
   98/12 = 98 × 20/12 × 20 = 1960/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
   84/80 = 84 × 3/80 × 3 = 252/240
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1960/240 - 252/240 = 1960 - 252/240 = 1708/240
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 427/60
6. In mixed form: 77/60

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