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Subtract 15/8 from 98/60

1^st number: 1 38/60, 2^nd number: 1 7/8

98/60 - 15/8 is -29/120.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 8 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
   98/60 = 98 × 2/60 × 2 = 196/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
   15/8 = 15 × 15/8 × 15 = 225/120
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   196/120 - 225/120 = 196 - 225/120 = -29/120

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