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Subtract 18/60 from 24/98

24/98 - 18/60 is -27/490.

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,
    24/98 = 24 × 30/98 × 30 = 720/2940
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 49 = 2940,
    18/60 = 18 × 49/60 × 49 = 882/2940
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    720/2940 - 882/2940 = 720 - 882/2940 = -162/2940
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -27/490

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