Answers

Subtract 60/98 from 30/2

1^st number: 15 0/2, 2^nd number: 60/98

30/2 - 60/98 is 705/49.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 98 is 98
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 49 = 98,
   30/2 = 30 × 49/2 × 49 = 1470/98
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 1 = 98,
   60/98 = 60 × 1/98 × 1 = 60/98
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1470/98 - 60/98 = 1470 - 60/98 = 1410/98
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 705/49
6. In mixed form: 1419/49

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