Answers

Subtract 84/60 from 80/98

1^st number: 80/98, 2^nd number: 1 24/60

80/98 - 84/60 is -143/245.

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,
   80/98 = 80 × 30/98 × 30 = 2400/2940
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 49 = 2940,
   84/60 = 84 × 49/60 × 49 = 4116/2940
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2400/2940 - 4116/2940 = 2400 - 4116/2940 = -1716/2940
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -143/245

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