Subtract 60/70 from 2/98
2/98 - 60/70 is -41/49.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 70 is 490
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
2/98 = 2 × 5/98 × 5 = 10/490 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 7 = 490,
60/70 = 60 × 7/70 × 7 = 420/490 - Subtract the two like fractions:
10/490 - 420/490 = 10 - 420/490 = -410/490 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -41/49
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