Subtract 80/98 from 60/27, Solve 2 6/27

Subtract 80/98 from 60/27

1^st number: 2 6/27, 2^nd number: 80/98

60/27 - 80/98 is 620/441.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 98 = 2646,
60/27 = 60 × 98/27 × 98 = 5880/2646
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 27 = 2646,
80/98 = 80 × 27/98 × 27 = 2160/2646
Subtract the two like fractions:
5880/2646 - 2160/2646 = 5880 - 2160/2646 = 3720/2646
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 620/441
In mixed form: 1179/441

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