Answers

Subtract 27/98 from 24/8

1^st number: 3 0/8, 2^nd number: 27/98

24/8 - 27/98 is 267/98.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 98 is 392
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 49 = 392,
   24/8 = 24 × 49/8 × 49 = 1176/392
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 4 = 392,
   27/98 = 27 × 4/98 × 4 = 108/392
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1176/392 - 108/392 = 1176 - 108/392 = 1068/392
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 267/98
6. In mixed form: 271/98

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