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Subtract 96/60 from 15/98

1^st number: 15/98, 2^nd number: 1 36/60

15/98 - 96/60 is -709/490.

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,
   15/98 = 15 × 30/98 × 30 = 450/2940
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 49 = 2940,
   96/60 = 96 × 49/60 × 49 = 4704/2940
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   450/2940 - 4704/2940 = 450 - 4704/2940 = -4254/2940
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -709/490

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