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Subtract 60/98 from 1/35

1/35 - 60/98 is -143/245.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 98 is 490
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 14 = 490,
   1/35 = 1 × 14/35 × 14 = 14/490
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
   60/98 = 60 × 5/98 × 5 = 300/490
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   14/490 - 300/490 = 14 - 300/490 = -286/490
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -143/245

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