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Subtract 4/98 from 60/75

60/75 - 4/98 is 186/245.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 98 is 7350

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 7350
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 98 = 7350,
    60/75 = 60 × 98/75 × 98 = 5880/7350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 75 = 7350,
    4/98 = 4 × 75/98 × 75 = 300/7350
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    5880/7350 - 300/7350 = 5880 - 300/7350 = 5580/7350
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 186/245

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