Answers

Subtract 15/36 from 98/60

1^st number: 1 38/60, 2^nd number: 15/36

98/60 - 15/36 is 73/60.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 36 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
   98/60 = 98 × 3/60 × 3 = 294/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
   15/36 = 15 × 5/36 × 5 = 75/180
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   294/180 - 75/180 = 294 - 75/180 = 219/180
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 73/60
6. In mixed form: 113/60

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