Answers

Subtract 50/90 from 98/27

1^st number: 3 17/27, 2^nd number: 50/90

98/27 - 50/90 is 83/27.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 90 is 270
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
   98/27 = 98 × 10/27 × 10 = 980/270
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 3 = 270,
   50/90 = 50 × 3/90 × 3 = 150/270
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   980/270 - 150/270 = 980 - 150/270 = 830/270
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 83/27
6. In mixed form: 32/27

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