Answers

Subtract 70/60 from 1/98

1^st number: 1/98, 2^nd number: 1 10/60

1/98 - 70/60 is -170/147.

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,
   1/98 = 1 × 30/98 × 30 = 30/2940
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 49 = 2940,
   70/60 = 70 × 49/60 × 49 = 3430/2940
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   30/2940 - 3430/2940 = 30 - 3430/2940 = -3400/2940
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -170/147

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