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Subtract 84/98 from 14/60

14/60 - 84/98 is -131/210.

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,
   84/98 = 84 × 30/98 × 30 = 2520/2940
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   686/2940 - 2520/2940 = 686 - 2520/2940 = -1834/2940
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -131/210

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