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Subtract 14/98 from 84/60

1st number: 1 24/60, 2nd number: 14/98

84/60 - 14/98 is 44/35.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 98 is 2940

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2940
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 49 = 2940,
    84/60 = 84 × 49/60 × 49 = 4116/2940
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 30 = 2940,
    14/98 = 14 × 30/98 × 30 = 420/2940
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    4116/2940 - 420/2940 = 4116 - 420/2940 = 3696/2940
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 44/35
  6. In mixed form: 19/35

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