Answers

Subtract 2/27 from 84/49

1^st number: 1 35/49, 2^nd number: 2/27

84/49 - 2/27 is 310/189.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 49 and 27 is 1323
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1323
2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 27 = 1323,
   84/49 = 84 × 27/49 × 27 = 2268/1323
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 49 = 1323,
   2/27 = 2 × 49/27 × 49 = 98/1323
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2268/1323 - 98/1323 = 2268 - 98/1323 = 2170/1323
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 310/189
6. In mixed form: 1121/189

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