Answers

Subtract 98/36 from 60/16

1^st number: 3 12/16, 2^nd number: 2 26/36

60/16 - 98/36 is 37/36.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 36 is 144
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
   60/16 = 60 × 9/16 × 9 = 540/144
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 4 = 144,
   98/36 = 98 × 4/36 × 4 = 392/144
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   540/144 - 392/144 = 540 - 392/144 = 148/144
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/36
6. In mixed form: 11/36

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