Subtract 9/60 from 5/98
5/98 - 9/60 is -97/980.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 60 is 2940
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2940 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 30 = 2940,
5/98 = 5 × 30/98 × 30 = 150/2940 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 49 = 2940,
9/60 = 9 × 49/60 × 49 = 441/2940 - Subtract the two like fractions:
150/2940 - 441/2940 = 150 - 441/2940 = -291/2940 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -97/980
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