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Subtract 36/98 from 14/60

14/60 - 36/98 is -197/1470.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 98 is 2940

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2940
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 49 = 2940,
    14/60 = 14 × 49/60 × 49 = 686/2940
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 30 = 2940,
    36/98 = 36 × 30/98 × 30 = 1080/2940
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    686/2940 - 1080/2940 = 686 - 1080/2940 = -394/2940
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -197/1470

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