Answers

Subtract 60/70 from 90/98

90/98 - 60/70 is 3/49.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 70 is 490
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
   90/98 = 90 × 5/98 × 5 = 450/490
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 7 = 490,
   60/70 = 60 × 7/70 × 7 = 420/490
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   450/490 - 420/490 = 450 - 420/490 = 30/490
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/49

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