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Subtract 28/27 from 1/98

1^st number: 1/98, 2^nd number: 1 1/27

1/98 - 28/27 is -2717/2646.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 27 is 2646
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2646
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 27 = 2646,
   1/98 = 1 × 27/98 × 27 = 27/2646
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 98 = 2646,
   28/27 = 28 × 98/27 × 98 = 2744/2646
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   27/2646 - 2744/2646 = 27 - 2744/2646 = -2717/2646

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