Subtract 60/98 from 70/84
70/84 - 60/98 is 65/294.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 98 is 588
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 7 = 588,
70/84 = 70 × 7/84 × 7 = 490/588 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 6 = 588,
60/98 = 60 × 6/98 × 6 = 360/588 - Subtract the two like fractions:
490/588 - 360/588 = 490 - 360/588 = 130/588 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 65/294
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