Answers

Subtract 75/27 from 98/8

1^st number: 12 2/8, 2^nd number: 2 21/27

98/8 - 75/27 is 341/36.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 27 is 216
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 27 = 216,
   98/8 = 98 × 27/8 × 27 = 2646/216
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
   75/27 = 75 × 8/27 × 8 = 600/216
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2646/216 - 600/216 = 2646 - 600/216 = 2046/216
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 341/36
6. In mixed form: 917/36

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