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Subtract 18/90 from 60/98

60/98 - 18/90 is 101/245.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 90 is 4410
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4410
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 45 = 4410,
   60/98 = 60 × 45/98 × 45 = 2700/4410
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 49 = 4410,
   18/90 = 18 × 49/90 × 49 = 882/4410
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2700/4410 - 882/4410 = 2700 - 882/4410 = 1818/4410
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 101/245

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