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Subtract 35/98 from 2/27

2/27 - 35/98 is -107/378.

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,
   2/27 = 2 × 98/27 × 98 = 196/2646
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 27 = 2646,
   35/98 = 35 × 27/98 × 27 = 945/2646
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   196/2646 - 945/2646 = 196 - 945/2646 = -749/2646
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -107/378

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