Answers

Subtract 98/16 from 27/5

1^st number: 5 2/5, 2^nd number: 6 2/16

27/5 - 98/16 is -29/40.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 16 is 80
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 16 = 80,
   27/5 = 27 × 16/5 × 16 = 432/80
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
   98/16 = 98 × 5/16 × 5 = 490/80
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   432/80 - 490/80 = 432 - 490/80 = -58/80
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -29/40

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