Answers

Subtract 60/63 from 98/27

1^st number: 3 17/27, 2^nd number: 60/63

98/27 - 60/63 is 506/189.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 63 is 189
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 189
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
   98/27 = 98 × 7/27 × 7 = 686/189
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 3 = 189,
   60/63 = 60 × 3/63 × 3 = 180/189
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   686/189 - 180/189 = 686 - 180/189 = 506/189
5. In mixed form: 2128/189

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