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Subtract 3/18 from 98/60

1st number: 1 38/60, 2nd number: 3/18

98/60 - 3/18 is 22/15.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 18 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
    98/60 = 98 × 3/60 × 3 = 294/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
    3/18 = 3 × 10/18 × 10 = 30/180
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    294/180 - 30/180 = 294 - 30/180 = 264/180
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 22/15
  6. In mixed form: 17/15

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