Answers

Subtract 3/27 from 98/54

1^st number: 1 44/54, 2^nd number: 3/27

98/54 - 3/27 is 46/27.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 27 is 54
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
   98/54 = 98 × 1/54 × 1 = 98/54
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
   3/27 = 3 × 2/27 × 2 = 6/54
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   98/54 - 6/54 = 98 - 6/54 = 92/54
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 46/27
6. In mixed form: 119/27

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