Answers

Subtract 98/27 from 28/35

1^st number: 28/35, 2^nd number: 3 17/27

28/35 - 98/27 is -382/135.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 27 is 945
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 945
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 27 = 945,
   28/35 = 28 × 27/35 × 27 = 756/945
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 35 = 945,
   98/27 = 98 × 35/27 × 35 = 3430/945
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   756/945 - 3430/945 = 756 - 3430/945 = -2674/945
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -382/135

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