Answers

Subtract 14/49 from 98/60

1^st number: 1 38/60, 2^nd number: 14/49

98/60 - 14/49 is 283/210.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 49 is 2940
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2940
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 49 = 2940,
   98/60 = 98 × 49/60 × 49 = 4802/2940
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 60 = 2940,
   14/49 = 14 × 60/49 × 60 = 840/2940
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   4802/2940 - 840/2940 = 4802 - 840/2940 = 3962/2940
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 283/210
6. In mixed form: 173/210

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