Answers

Subtract 2/70 from 98/60

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

98/60 - 2/70 is 337/210.

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,
   2/70 = 2 × 6/70 × 6 = 12/420
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   686/420 - 12/420 = 686 - 12/420 = 674/420
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 337/210
6. In mixed form: 1127/210

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