Answers

Subtract 8/27 from 98/35

1^st number: 2 28/35, 2^nd number: 8/27

98/35 - 8/27 is 338/135.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 27 is 945
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 945
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 27 = 945,
   98/35 = 98 × 27/35 × 27 = 2646/945
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 35 = 945,
   8/27 = 8 × 35/27 × 35 = 280/945
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2646/945 - 280/945 = 2646 - 280/945 = 2366/945
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 338/135
6. In mixed form: 268/135

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