Answers

Subtract 80/98 from 60/9

1^st number: 6 6/9, 2^nd number: 80/98

60/9 - 80/98 is 860/147.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 98 is 882
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 98 = 882,
   60/9 = 60 × 98/9 × 98 = 5880/882
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
   80/98 = 80 × 9/98 × 9 = 720/882
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   5880/882 - 720/882 = 5880 - 720/882 = 5160/882
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 860/147
6. In mixed form: 5125/147

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