Answers

Subtract 60/9 from 35/98

1^st number: 35/98, 2^nd number: 6 6/9

35/98 - 60/9 is -265/42.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 9 is 882
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
   35/98 = 35 × 9/98 × 9 = 315/882
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 98 = 882,
   60/9 = 60 × 98/9 × 98 = 5880/882
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   315/882 - 5880/882 = 315 - 5880/882 = -5565/882
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -265/42

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