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Subtract 60/28 from 1/98

1st number: 1/98, 2nd number: 2 4/28

1/98 - 60/28 is -209/98.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 28 is 196

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
    1/98 = 1 × 2/98 × 2 = 2/196
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 7 = 196,
    60/28 = 60 × 7/28 × 7 = 420/196
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    2/196 - 420/196 = 2 - 420/196 = -418/196
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -209/98

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