Answers

Subtract 15/63 from 98/60

1^st number: 1 38/60, 2^nd number: 15/63

98/60 - 15/63 is 293/210.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 63 is 1260
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 21 = 1260,
   98/60 = 98 × 21/60 × 21 = 2058/1260
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 20 = 1260,
   15/63 = 15 × 20/63 × 20 = 300/1260
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2058/1260 - 300/1260 = 2058 - 300/1260 = 1758/1260
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 293/210
6. In mixed form: 183/210

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