Subtract 2/60 from 3/98
3/98 - 2/60 is -2/735.
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,
3/98 = 3 × 30/98 × 30 = 90/2940 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 49 = 2940,
2/60 = 2 × 49/60 × 49 = 98/2940 - Subtract the two like fractions:
90/2940 - 98/2940 = 90 - 98/2940 = -8/2940 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/735
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