Answers

Subtract 70/35 from 98/27

1^st number: 3 17/27, 2^nd number: 2 0/35

98/27 - 70/35 is 44/27.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 35 is 945
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 945
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 35 = 945,
   98/27 = 98 × 35/27 × 35 = 3430/945
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 27 = 945,
   70/35 = 70 × 27/35 × 27 = 1890/945
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3430/945 - 1890/945 = 3430 - 1890/945 = 1540/945
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 44/27
6. In mixed form: 117/27

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