Answers

Subtract 98/16 from 42/60

1^st number: 42/60, 2^nd number: 6 2/16

42/60 - 98/16 is -217/40.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 16 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
   42/60 = 42 × 4/60 × 4 = 168/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
   98/16 = 98 × 15/16 × 15 = 1470/240
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   168/240 - 1470/240 = 168 - 1470/240 = -1302/240
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -217/40

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