Answers

Subtract 24/8 from 98/60

1^st number: 1 38/60, 2^nd number: 3 0/8

98/60 - 24/8 is -41/30.

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,
   24/8 = 24 × 15/8 × 15 = 360/120
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   196/120 - 360/120 = 196 - 360/120 = -164/120
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -41/30

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