Answers

Subtract 60/98 from 45/48

45/48 - 60/98 is 255/784.

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,
   45/48 = 45 × 49/48 × 49 = 2205/2352
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 24 = 2352,
   60/98 = 60 × 24/98 × 24 = 1440/2352
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2205/2352 - 1440/2352 = 2205 - 1440/2352 = 765/2352
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 255/784

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