Answers

Subtract 27/28 from 98/8

1^st number: 12 2/8, 2^nd number: 27/28

98/8 - 27/28 is 79/7.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 28 is 56
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 7 = 56,
   98/8 = 98 × 7/8 × 7 = 686/56
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 2 = 56,
   27/28 = 27 × 2/28 × 2 = 54/56
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   686/56 - 54/56 = 686 - 54/56 = 632/56
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 79/7
6. In mixed form: 112/7

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