Answers

Subtract 45/98 from 60/15

1^st number: 4 0/15, 2^nd number: 45/98

60/15 - 45/98 is 347/98.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 98 is 1470
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1470
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 98 = 1470,
   60/15 = 60 × 98/15 × 98 = 5880/1470
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 15 = 1470,
   45/98 = 45 × 15/98 × 15 = 675/1470
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   5880/1470 - 675/1470 = 5880 - 675/1470 = 5205/1470
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 347/98
6. In mixed form: 353/98

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