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Subtract 42/98 from 28/60

28/60 - 42/98 is 4/105.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 98 is 2940

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2940
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 49 = 2940,
    28/60 = 28 × 49/60 × 49 = 1372/2940
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 30 = 2940,
    42/98 = 42 × 30/98 × 30 = 1260/2940
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1372/2940 - 1260/2940 = 1372 - 1260/2940 = 112/2940
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 4/105

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