Answers

Subtract 20/27 from 98/49

1^st number: 2 0/49, 2^nd number: 20/27

98/49 - 20/27 is 34/27.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 49 and 27 is 1323
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1323
2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 27 = 1323,
   98/49 = 98 × 27/49 × 27 = 2646/1323
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 49 = 1323,
   20/27 = 20 × 49/27 × 49 = 980/1323
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2646/1323 - 980/1323 = 2646 - 980/1323 = 1666/1323
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 34/27
6. In mixed form: 17/27

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