Answers

Subtract 27/98 from 90/5

1^st number: 18 0/5, 2^nd number: 27/98

90/5 - 27/98 is 1737/98.

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,
   90/5 = 90 × 98/5 × 98 = 8820/490
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
   27/98 = 27 × 5/98 × 5 = 135/490
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   8820/490 - 135/490 = 8820 - 135/490 = 8685/490
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1737/98
6. In mixed form: 1771/98

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