Answers

Subtract 8/27 from 98/8

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

98/8 - 8/27 is 1291/108.

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,
   8/27 = 8 × 8/27 × 8 = 64/216
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2646/216 - 64/216 = 2646 - 64/216 = 2582/216
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1291/108
6. In mixed form: 11103/108

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