Subtract 7/60 from 2/98
2/98 - 7/60 is -283/2940.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 30 = 2940,
2/98 = 2 × 30/98 × 30 = 60/2940 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 49 = 2940,
7/60 = 7 × 49/60 × 49 = 343/2940 - Subtract the two like fractions:
60/2940 - 343/2940 = 60 - 343/2940 = -283/2940
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