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Subtract 35/45 from 98/60

1st number: 1 38/60, 2nd number: 35/45

98/60 - 35/45 is 77/90.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 45 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 45 × 4 = 180,
    35/45 = 35 × 4/45 × 4 = 140/180
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    294/180 - 140/180 = 294 - 140/180 = 154/180
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 77/90

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