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Subtract 40/98 from 20/27

20/27 - 40/98 is 440/1323.

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,
   20/27 = 20 × 98/27 × 98 = 1960/2646
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 27 = 2646,
   40/98 = 40 × 27/98 × 27 = 1080/2646
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1960/2646 - 1080/2646 = 1960 - 1080/2646 = 880/2646
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 440/1323

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