Answers

Subtract 84/27 from 5/98

1^st number: 5/98, 2^nd number: 3 3/27

5/98 - 84/27 is -2699/882.

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,
   5/98 = 5 × 27/98 × 27 = 135/2646
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 98 = 2646,
   84/27 = 84 × 98/27 × 98 = 8232/2646
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   135/2646 - 8232/2646 = 135 - 8232/2646 = -8097/2646
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2699/882

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