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Subtract 35/98 from 60/20

1st number: 3 0/20, 2nd number: 35/98

60/20 - 35/98 is 37/14.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 98 is 980

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 980
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 49 = 980,
    60/20 = 60 × 49/20 × 49 = 2940/980
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 10 = 980,
    35/98 = 35 × 10/98 × 10 = 350/980
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    2940/980 - 350/980 = 2940 - 350/980 = 2590/980
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/14
  6. In mixed form: 29/14

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