Answers

Subtract 98/80 from 60/35

1^st number: 1 25/35, 2^nd number: 1 18/80

60/35 - 98/80 is 137/280.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 80 is 560
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
   60/35 = 60 × 16/35 × 16 = 960/560
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
   98/80 = 98 × 7/80 × 7 = 686/560
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   960/560 - 686/560 = 960 - 686/560 = 274/560
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 137/280

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