Answers

Subtract 98/32 from 60/8

1^st number: 7 4/8, 2^nd number: 3 2/32

60/8 - 98/32 is 71/16.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 32 is 32
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 32
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 4 = 32,
   60/8 = 60 × 4/8 × 4 = 240/32
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
   98/32 = 98 × 1/32 × 1 = 98/32
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   240/32 - 98/32 = 240 - 98/32 = 142/32
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 71/16
6. In mixed form: 47/16

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