Answers

Subtract 98/8 from 60/18

1^st number: 3 6/18, 2^nd number: 12 2/8

60/18 - 98/8 is -107/12.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 8 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
   60/18 = 60 × 4/18 × 4 = 240/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
   98/8 = 98 × 9/8 × 9 = 882/72
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   240/72 - 882/72 = 240 - 882/72 = -642/72
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -107/12

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