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Subtract 1/98 from 1/27

1/27 - 1/98 is 71/2646.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 98 is 2646
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2646
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 98 = 2646,
   1/27 = 1 × 98/27 × 98 = 98/2646
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 27 = 2646,
   1/98 = 1 × 27/98 × 27 = 27/2646
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   98/2646 - 27/2646 = 98 - 27/2646 = 71/2646

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