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Subtract 48/60 from 15/98

15/98 - 48/60 is -317/490.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. 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
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 30 = 2940,
   15/98 = 15 × 30/98 × 30 = 450/2940
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 49 = 2940,
   48/60 = 48 × 49/60 × 49 = 2352/2940
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   450/2940 - 2352/2940 = 450 - 2352/2940 = -1902/2940
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -317/490

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