Subtract 60/98 from 60/64
60/64 - 60/98 is 255/784.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 98 is 3136
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3136 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 49 = 3136,
60/64 = 60 × 49/64 × 49 = 2940/3136 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 32 = 3136,
60/98 = 60 × 32/98 × 32 = 1920/3136 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2940/3136 - 1920/3136 = 2940 - 1920/3136 = 1020/3136 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 255/784
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