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Subtract 3/64 from 98/60

1^st number: 1 38/60, 2^nd number: 3/64

98/60 - 3/64 is 1523/960.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 64 is 960
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 960
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 16 = 960,
   98/60 = 98 × 16/60 × 16 = 1568/960
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 15 = 960,
   3/64 = 3 × 15/64 × 15 = 45/960
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1568/960 - 45/960 = 1568 - 45/960 = 1523/960
5. In mixed form: 1563/960

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