Answers

Subtract 3/98 from 60/42

1^st number: 1 18/42, 2^nd number: 3/98

60/42 - 3/98 is 137/98.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 98 is 294
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 7 = 294,
   60/42 = 60 × 7/42 × 7 = 420/294
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
   3/98 = 3 × 3/98 × 3 = 9/294
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   420/294 - 9/294 = 420 - 9/294 = 411/294
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 137/98
6. In mixed form: 139/98

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