Subtract 96/60 from 3/98, Solve 3/98

Subtract 96/60 from 3/98

1^st number: 3/98, 2^nd number: 1 36/60

3/98 - 96/60 is -769/490.

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,
96/60 = 96 × 49/60 × 49 = 4704/2940
Subtract the two like fractions:
90/2940 - 4704/2940 = 90 - 4704/2940 = -4614/2940
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -769/490

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