Answers

Subtract 6/60 from 98/72

1^st number: 1 26/72, 2^nd number: 6/60

98/72 - 6/60 is 227/180.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 60 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
   98/72 = 98 × 5/72 × 5 = 490/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 6 = 360,
   6/60 = 6 × 6/60 × 6 = 36/360
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   490/360 - 36/360 = 490 - 36/360 = 454/360
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 227/180
6. In mixed form: 147/180

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