Subtract 6/60 from 72/98
72/98 - 6/60 is 311/490.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 60 is 2940
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2940 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 30 = 2940,
72/98 = 72 × 30/98 × 30 = 2160/2940 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 49 = 2940,
6/60 = 6 × 49/60 × 49 = 294/2940 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2160/2940 - 294/2940 = 2160 - 294/2940 = 1866/2940 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 311/490
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