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Subtract 4/98 from 49/60

49/60 - 4/98 is 2281/2940.

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,
    49/60 = 49 × 49/60 × 49 = 2401/2940
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 30 = 2940,
    4/98 = 4 × 30/98 × 30 = 120/2940
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    2401/2940 - 120/2940 = 2401 - 120/2940 = 2281/2940

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