Answers

Subtract 27/98 from 54/5

1^st number: 10 4/5, 2^nd number: 27/98

54/5 - 27/98 is 5157/490.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 98 is 490
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 98 = 490,
   54/5 = 54 × 98/5 × 98 = 5292/490
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
   27/98 = 27 × 5/98 × 5 = 135/490
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   5292/490 - 135/490 = 5292 - 135/490 = 5157/490
5. In mixed form: 10257/490

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