Subtract 80/60 from 3/98
1st number: 3/98, 2nd number: 1 20/60
3/98 - 80/60 is -383/294.
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,
80/60 = 80 × 49/60 × 49 = 3920/2940 - Subtract the two like fractions:
90/2940 - 3920/2940 = 90 - 3920/2940 = -3830/2940 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -383/294
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