Answers

Subtract 49/70 from 98/27

1^st number: 3 17/27, 2^nd number: 49/70

98/27 - 49/70 is 791/270.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 70 is 1890
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1890
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 70 = 1890,
   98/27 = 98 × 70/27 × 70 = 6860/1890
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 27 = 1890,
   49/70 = 49 × 27/70 × 27 = 1323/1890
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   6860/1890 - 1323/1890 = 6860 - 1323/1890 = 5537/1890
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 791/270
6. In mixed form: 2251/270

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