Answers

Subtract 98/64 from 14/60

1^st number: 14/60, 2^nd number: 1 34/64

14/60 - 98/64 is -623/480.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 64 is 960
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 960
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 16 = 960,
   14/60 = 14 × 16/60 × 16 = 224/960
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 15 = 960,
   98/64 = 98 × 15/64 × 15 = 1470/960
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   224/960 - 1470/960 = 224 - 1470/960 = -1246/960
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -623/480

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