Answers

Subtract 35/27 from 98/42

1^st number: 2 14/42, 2^nd number: 1 8/27

98/42 - 35/27 is 28/27.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 27 is 378
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 378
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 9 = 378,
   98/42 = 98 × 9/42 × 9 = 882/378
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 14 = 378,
   35/27 = 35 × 14/27 × 14 = 490/378
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   882/378 - 490/378 = 882 - 490/378 = 392/378
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 28/27
6. In mixed form: 11/27

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