Subtract 8/98 from 56/60
56/60 - 8/98 is 626/735.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 49 = 2940,
56/60 = 56 × 49/60 × 49 = 2744/2940 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 30 = 2940,
8/98 = 8 × 30/98 × 30 = 240/2940 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2744/2940 - 240/2940 = 2744 - 240/2940 = 2504/2940 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 626/735
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