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Subtract 14/70 from 98/60

1st number: 1 38/60, 2nd number: 14/70

98/60 - 14/70 is 43/30.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 70 is 420

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
    98/60 = 98 × 7/60 × 7 = 686/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 6 = 420,
    14/70 = 14 × 6/70 × 6 = 84/420
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    686/420 - 84/420 = 686 - 84/420 = 602/420
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 43/30
  6. In mixed form: 113/30

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