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Subtract 21/24 from 98/60

1^st number: 1 38/60, 2^nd number: 21/24

98/60 - 21/24 is 91/120.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 24 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 24 × 5 = 120,
   21/24 = 21 × 5/24 × 5 = 105/120
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   196/120 - 105/120 = 196 - 105/120 = 91/120

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