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Subtract 9/98 from 48/60

48/60 - 9/98 is 347/490.

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,
    48/60 = 48 × 49/60 × 49 = 2352/2940
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 30 = 2940,
    9/98 = 9 × 30/98 × 30 = 270/2940
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    2352/2940 - 270/2940 = 2352 - 270/2940 = 2082/2940
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 347/490

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