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Subtract 60/98 from 15/48

15/48 - 60/98 is -235/784.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 48 and 98 is 2352

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2352
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 49 = 2352,
    15/48 = 15 × 49/48 × 49 = 735/2352
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 24 = 2352,
    60/98 = 60 × 24/98 × 24 = 1440/2352
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    735/2352 - 1440/2352 = 735 - 1440/2352 = -705/2352
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -235/784

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