Answers

Subtract 2/12 from 98/75

1^st number: 1 23/75, 2^nd number: 2/12

98/75 - 2/12 is 57/50.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 12 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
   98/75 = 98 × 4/75 × 4 = 392/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
   2/12 = 2 × 25/12 × 25 = 50/300
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   392/300 - 50/300 = 392 - 50/300 = 342/300
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 57/50
6. In mixed form: 17/50

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