Answers

Subtract 40/60 from 98/27

1^st number: 3 17/27, 2^nd number: 40/60

98/27 - 40/60 is 80/27.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 60 is 540
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 20 = 540,
   98/27 = 98 × 20/27 × 20 = 1960/540
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 9 = 540,
   40/60 = 40 × 9/60 × 9 = 360/540
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1960/540 - 360/540 = 1960 - 360/540 = 1600/540
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 80/27
6. In mixed form: 226/27

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