Answers

Subtract 96/60 from 63/98

1^st number: 63/98, 2^nd number: 1 36/60

63/98 - 96/60 is -67/70.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 60 is 2940
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2940
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 30 = 2940,
   63/98 = 63 × 30/98 × 30 = 1890/2940
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 49 = 2940,
   96/60 = 96 × 49/60 × 49 = 4704/2940
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1890/2940 - 4704/2940 = 1890 - 4704/2940 = -2814/2940
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -67/70

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