Subtract 48/60 from 6/98, Solve 6/98

Subtract 48/60 from 6/98

6/98 - 48/60 is -181/245.

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,
6/98 = 6 × 30/98 × 30 = 180/2940
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 49 = 2940,
48/60 = 48 × 49/60 × 49 = 2352/2940
Subtract the two like fractions:
180/2940 - 2352/2940 = 180 - 2352/2940 = -2172/2940
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -181/245

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