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Subtract 4/60 from 75/98

75/98 - 4/60 is 1027/1470.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 30 = 2940,
    75/98 = 75 × 30/98 × 30 = 2250/2940
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 49 = 2940,
    4/60 = 4 × 49/60 × 49 = 196/2940
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    2250/2940 - 196/2940 = 2250 - 196/2940 = 2054/2940
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1027/1470

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