Subtract 5/81 from 60/98
60/98 - 5/81 is 2185/3969.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 81 is 7938
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 7938 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 81 = 7938,
60/98 = 60 × 81/98 × 81 = 4860/7938 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 98 = 7938,
5/81 = 5 × 98/81 × 98 = 490/7938 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4860/7938 - 490/7938 = 4860 - 490/7938 = 4370/7938 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2185/3969
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