Answers

Subtract 60/98 from 45/8

1^st number: 5 5/8, 2^nd number: 60/98

45/8 - 60/98 is 1965/392.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 98 is 392
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 49 = 392,
   45/8 = 45 × 49/8 × 49 = 2205/392
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 4 = 392,
   60/98 = 60 × 4/98 × 4 = 240/392
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2205/392 - 240/392 = 2205 - 240/392 = 1965/392
5. In mixed form: 55/392

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