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Subtract 8/12 from 98/15

1^st number: 6 8/15, 2^nd number: 8/12

98/15 - 8/12 is 88/15.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 12 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
   98/15 = 98 × 4/15 × 4 = 392/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
   8/12 = 8 × 5/12 × 5 = 40/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   392/60 - 40/60 = 392 - 40/60 = 352/60
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 88/15
6. In mixed form: 513/15

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