Answers

Subtract 20/98 from 27/9

1^st number: 3 0/9, 2^nd number: 20/98

27/9 - 20/98 is 137/49.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 98 is 882
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 98 = 882,
   27/9 = 27 × 98/9 × 98 = 2646/882
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
   20/98 = 20 × 9/98 × 9 = 180/882
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2646/882 - 180/882 = 2646 - 180/882 = 2466/882
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 137/49
6. In mixed form: 239/49

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