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Subtract 98/16 from 70/60

1^st number: 1 10/60, 2^nd number: 6 2/16

70/60 - 98/16 is -119/24.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 16 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
   70/60 = 70 × 4/60 × 4 = 280/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
   98/16 = 98 × 15/16 × 15 = 1470/240
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   280/240 - 1470/240 = 280 - 1470/240 = -1190/240
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -119/24

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