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Subtract 4/98 from 42/60

42/60 - 4/98 is 323/490.

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,
   42/60 = 42 × 49/60 × 49 = 2058/2940
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 30 = 2940,
   4/98 = 4 × 30/98 × 30 = 120/2940
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2058/2940 - 120/2940 = 2058 - 120/2940 = 1938/2940
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 323/490

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