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Subtract 14/60 from 98/80

1^st number: 1 18/80, 2^nd number: 14/60

98/80 - 14/60 is 119/120.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 80 and 60 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
   98/80 = 98 × 3/80 × 3 = 294/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
   14/60 = 14 × 4/60 × 4 = 56/240
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   294/240 - 56/240 = 294 - 56/240 = 238/240
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 119/120

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