Answers

Subtract 98/96 from 60/80

1^st number: 60/80, 2^nd number: 1 2/96

60/80 - 98/96 is -13/48.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 80 and 96 is 480
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 6 = 480,
   60/80 = 60 × 6/80 × 6 = 360/480
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
   98/96 = 98 × 5/96 × 5 = 490/480
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   360/480 - 490/480 = 360 - 490/480 = -130/480
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/48

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