Answers

Subtract 98/80 from 7/60

1^st number: 7/60, 2^nd number: 1 18/80

7/60 - 98/80 is -133/120.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 80 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
   7/60 = 7 × 4/60 × 4 = 28/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
   98/80 = 98 × 3/80 × 3 = 294/240
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   28/240 - 294/240 = 28 - 294/240 = -266/240
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -133/120

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