Answers

Subtract 98/5 from 60/6

1^st number: 10 0/6, 2^nd number: 19 3/5

60/6 - 98/5 is -48/5.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 5 is 30
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
   60/6 = 60 × 5/6 × 5 = 300/30
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 6 = 30,
   98/5 = 98 × 6/5 × 6 = 588/30
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   300/30 - 588/30 = 300 - 588/30 = -288/30
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -48/5

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