Subtract 42/98 from 6/60
6/60 - 42/98 is -23/70.
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,
6/60 = 6 × 49/60 × 49 = 294/2940 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 30 = 2940,
42/98 = 42 × 30/98 × 30 = 1260/2940 - Subtract the two like fractions:
294/2940 - 1260/2940 = 294 - 1260/2940 = -966/2940 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -23/70
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