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Subtract 15/20 from 60/98

60/98 - 15/20 is -27/196.

Steps for subtracting fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 980
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 10 = 980,
    60/98 = 60 × 10/98 × 10 = 600/980
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 49 = 980,
    15/20 = 15 × 49/20 × 49 = 735/980
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    600/980 - 735/980 = 600 - 735/980 = -135/980
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -27/196

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