Subtract 3/60 from 1/98
1/98 - 3/60 is -39/980.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 60 is 2940
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2940 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 30 = 2940,
1/98 = 1 × 30/98 × 30 = 30/2940 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 49 = 2940,
3/60 = 3 × 49/60 × 49 = 147/2940 - Subtract the two like fractions:
30/2940 - 147/2940 = 30 - 147/2940 = -117/2940 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -39/980
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