Answers

Subtract 80/98 from 50/27

1^st number: 1 23/27, 2^nd number: 80/98

50/27 - 80/98 is 1370/1323.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 98 is 2646
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2646
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 98 = 2646,
   50/27 = 50 × 98/27 × 98 = 4900/2646
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 27 = 2646,
   80/98 = 80 × 27/98 × 27 = 2160/2646
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   4900/2646 - 2160/2646 = 4900 - 2160/2646 = 2740/2646
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1370/1323
6. In mixed form: 147/1323

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