Subtract 3/4 from 60/98
60/98 - 3/4 is -27/196.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 4 is 196
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
60/98 = 60 × 2/98 × 2 = 120/196 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 49 = 196,
3/4 = 3 × 49/4 × 49 = 147/196 - Subtract the two like fractions:
120/196 - 147/196 = 120 - 147/196 = -27/196
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