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Subtract 60/98 from 60/32

1^st number: 1 28/32, 2^nd number: 60/98

60/32 - 60/98 is 495/392.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 98 is 1568
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1568
2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 49 = 1568,
   60/32 = 60 × 49/32 × 49 = 2940/1568
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 16 = 1568,
   60/98 = 60 × 16/98 × 16 = 960/1568
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2940/1568 - 960/1568 = 2940 - 960/1568 = 1980/1568
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 495/392
6. In mixed form: 1103/392

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