Answers

Subtract 15/27 from 98/60

1^st number: 1 38/60, 2^nd number: 15/27

98/60 - 15/27 is 97/90.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 27 is 540
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 9 = 540,
   98/60 = 98 × 9/60 × 9 = 882/540
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 20 = 540,
   15/27 = 15 × 20/27 × 20 = 300/540
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   882/540 - 300/540 = 882 - 300/540 = 582/540
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 97/90
6. In mixed form: 17/90

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