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Subtract 2/98 from 30/60

30/60 - 2/98 is 47/98.

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,
   30/60 = 30 × 49/60 × 49 = 1470/2940
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 30 = 2940,
   2/98 = 2 × 30/98 × 30 = 60/2940
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1470/2940 - 60/2940 = 1470 - 60/2940 = 1410/2940
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 47/98

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