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Subtract 50/72 from 60/98

60/98 - 50/72 is -145/1764.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 72 is 3528
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3528
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 36 = 3528,
   60/98 = 60 × 36/98 × 36 = 2160/3528
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 49 = 3528,
   50/72 = 50 × 49/72 × 49 = 2450/3528
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2160/3528 - 2450/3528 = 2160 - 2450/3528 = -290/3528
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -145/1764

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