Answers

Subtract 15/27 from 98/24

1^st number: 4 2/24, 2^nd number: 15/27

98/24 - 15/27 is 127/36.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 27 is 216
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 9 = 216,
   98/24 = 98 × 9/24 × 9 = 882/216
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
   15/27 = 15 × 8/27 × 8 = 120/216
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   882/216 - 120/216 = 882 - 120/216 = 762/216
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 127/36
6. In mixed form: 319/36

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