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Subtract 15/30 from 60/98

60/98 - 15/30 is 11/98.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 30 is 1470
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1470
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 15 = 1470,
   60/98 = 60 × 15/98 × 15 = 900/1470
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 49 = 1470,
   15/30 = 15 × 49/30 × 49 = 735/1470
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   900/1470 - 735/1470 = 900 - 735/1470 = 165/1470
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/98

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