Answers

Subtract 5/54 from 98/28

1^st number: 3 14/28, 2^nd number: 5/54

98/28 - 5/54 is 92/27.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 54 is 756
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 756
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 27 = 756,
   98/28 = 98 × 27/28 × 27 = 2646/756
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 14 = 756,
   5/54 = 5 × 14/54 × 14 = 70/756
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2646/756 - 70/756 = 2646 - 70/756 = 2576/756
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 92/27
6. In mixed form: 311/27

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