Answers

Subtract 20/98 from 70/60

1^st number: 1 10/60, 2^nd number: 20/98

70/60 - 20/98 is 283/294.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 98 is 2940
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2940
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 49 = 2940,
   70/60 = 70 × 49/60 × 49 = 3430/2940
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 30 = 2940,
   20/98 = 20 × 30/98 × 30 = 600/2940
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3430/2940 - 600/2940 = 3430 - 600/2940 = 2830/2940
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 283/294

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