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Subtract 27/16 from 12/98

1^st number: 12/98, 2^nd number: 1 11/16

12/98 - 27/16 is -1227/784.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 16 is 784
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 784
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 8 = 784,
   12/98 = 12 × 8/98 × 8 = 96/784
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 49 = 784,
   27/16 = 27 × 49/16 × 49 = 1323/784
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   96/784 - 1323/784 = 96 - 1323/784 = -1227/784

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