Answers

Subtract 98/30 from 60/75

1^st number: 60/75, 2^nd number: 3 8/30

60/75 - 98/30 is -37/15.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 30 is 150
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
   60/75 = 60 × 2/75 × 2 = 120/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
   98/30 = 98 × 5/30 × 5 = 490/150
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   120/150 - 490/150 = 120 - 490/150 = -370/150
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -37/15

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