Answers

Subtract 45/9 from 98/60

1^st number: 1 38/60, 2^nd number: 5 0/9

98/60 - 45/9 is -101/30.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 9 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 9 × 20 = 180,
   45/9 = 45 × 20/9 × 20 = 900/180
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   294/180 - 900/180 = 294 - 900/180 = -606/180
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -101/30

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