Answers

Subtract 16/60 from 98/27

1^st number: 3 17/27, 2^nd number: 16/60

98/27 - 16/60 is 454/135.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 60 is 540
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 20 = 540,
   98/27 = 98 × 20/27 × 20 = 1960/540
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 9 = 540,
   16/60 = 16 × 9/60 × 9 = 144/540
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1960/540 - 144/540 = 1960 - 144/540 = 1816/540
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 454/135
6. In mixed form: 349/135

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