Answers

Subtract 75/27 from 98/12

1^st number: 8 2/12, 2^nd number: 2 21/27

98/12 - 75/27 is 97/18.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 27 is 108
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 9 = 108,
   98/12 = 98 × 9/12 × 9 = 882/108
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
   75/27 = 75 × 4/27 × 4 = 300/108
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   882/108 - 300/108 = 882 - 300/108 = 582/108
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 97/18
6. In mixed form: 57/18

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