Answers

Subtract 27/98 from 80/8

1^st number: 10 0/8, 2^nd number: 27/98

80/8 - 27/98 is 953/98.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 98 is 392
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 49 = 392,
   80/8 = 80 × 49/8 × 49 = 3920/392
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 4 = 392,
   27/98 = 27 × 4/98 × 4 = 108/392
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3920/392 - 108/392 = 3920 - 108/392 = 3812/392
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 953/98
6. In mixed form: 971/98

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