Answers

Subtract 56/60 from 98/9

1^st number: 10 8/9, 2^nd number: 56/60

98/9 - 56/60 is 448/45.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 60 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
   98/9 = 98 × 20/9 × 20 = 1960/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
   56/60 = 56 × 3/60 × 3 = 168/180
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1960/180 - 168/180 = 1960 - 168/180 = 1792/180
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 448/45
6. In mixed form: 943/45

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