Answers

Subtract 60/98 from 45/96

45/96 - 60/98 is -225/1568.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 98 is 4704
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4704
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 49 = 4704,
   45/96 = 45 × 49/96 × 49 = 2205/4704
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 48 = 4704,
   60/98 = 60 × 48/98 × 48 = 2880/4704
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2205/4704 - 2880/4704 = 2205 - 2880/4704 = -675/4704
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -225/1568

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