Answers

Subtract 98/30 from 27/12

1^st number: 2 3/12, 2^nd number: 3 8/30

27/12 - 98/30 is -61/60.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 30 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
   27/12 = 27 × 5/12 × 5 = 135/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
   98/30 = 98 × 2/30 × 2 = 196/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   135/60 - 196/60 = 135 - 196/60 = -61/60

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