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Subtract 10/60 from 98/64

1st number: 1 34/64, 2nd number: 10/60

98/64 - 10/60 is 131/96.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 64 and 60 is 960

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 960
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 15 = 960,
    98/64 = 98 × 15/64 × 15 = 1470/960
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 16 = 960,
    10/60 = 10 × 16/60 × 16 = 160/960
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1470/960 - 160/960 = 1470 - 160/960 = 1310/960
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 131/96
  6. In mixed form: 135/96

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