Answers

Subtract 80/98 from 60/54

1^st number: 1 6/54, 2^nd number: 80/98

60/54 - 80/98 is 130/441.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 98 is 2646
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2646
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 49 = 2646,
   60/54 = 60 × 49/54 × 49 = 2940/2646
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 27 = 2646,
   80/98 = 80 × 27/98 × 27 = 2160/2646
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2940/2646 - 2160/2646 = 2940 - 2160/2646 = 780/2646
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 130/441

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