Subtract 98/49 from 2/60, Solve 2/60

Subtract 98/49 from 2/60

1^st number: 2/60, 2^nd number: 2 0/49

2/60 - 98/49 is -59/30.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 49 is 2940

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2940
For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 49 = 2940,
2/60 = 2 × 49/60 × 49 = 98/2940
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 60 = 2940,
98/49 = 98 × 60/49 × 60 = 5880/2940
Subtract the two like fractions:
98/2940 - 5880/2940 = 98 - 5880/2940 = -5782/2940
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -59/30

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