Answers

Subtract 98/48 from 60/80

1^st number: 60/80, 2^nd number: 2 2/48

60/80 - 98/48 is -31/24.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 80 and 48 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
   60/80 = 60 × 3/80 × 3 = 180/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
   98/48 = 98 × 5/48 × 5 = 490/240
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   180/240 - 490/240 = 180 - 490/240 = -310/240
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -31/24

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