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Subtract 60/98 from 35/48

35/48 - 60/98 is 275/2352.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 48 and 98 is 2352

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2352
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 49 = 2352,
    35/48 = 35 × 49/48 × 49 = 1715/2352
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 24 = 2352,
    60/98 = 60 × 24/98 × 24 = 1440/2352
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1715/2352 - 1440/2352 = 1715 - 1440/2352 = 275/2352

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