Answers

Subtract 27/84 from 98/18

1^st number: 5 8/18, 2^nd number: 27/84

98/18 - 27/84 is 1291/252.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 84 is 252
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 14 = 252,
   98/18 = 98 × 14/18 × 14 = 1372/252
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
   27/84 = 27 × 3/84 × 3 = 81/252
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1372/252 - 81/252 = 1372 - 81/252 = 1291/252
5. In mixed form: 531/252

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