Answers

Subtract 35/27 from 42/98

1^st number: 42/98, 2^nd number: 1 8/27

42/98 - 35/27 is -164/189.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 27 is 2646
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2646
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 27 = 2646,
   42/98 = 42 × 27/98 × 27 = 1134/2646
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 98 = 2646,
   35/27 = 35 × 98/27 × 98 = 3430/2646
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1134/2646 - 3430/2646 = 1134 - 3430/2646 = -2296/2646
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -164/189

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