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Subtract 98/16 from 60/32

1^st number: 1 28/32, 2^nd number: 6 2/16

60/32 - 98/16 is -17/4.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 16 is 32
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 32
2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
   60/32 = 60 × 1/32 × 1 = 60/32
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 2 = 32,
   98/16 = 98 × 2/16 × 2 = 196/32
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   60/32 - 196/32 = 60 - 196/32 = -136/32
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/4

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