Answers

Subtract 56/60 from 98/18

1^st number: 5 8/18, 2^nd number: 56/60

98/18 - 56/60 is 203/45.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 60 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
   98/18 = 98 × 10/18 × 10 = 980/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
   56/60 = 56 × 3/60 × 3 = 168/180
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   980/180 - 168/180 = 980 - 168/180 = 812/180
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 203/45
6. In mixed form: 423/45

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