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Subtract 27/98 from 20/9

1^st number: 2 2/9, 2^nd number: 27/98

20/9 - 27/98 is 1717/882.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 98 is 882
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 98 = 882,
   20/9 = 20 × 98/9 × 98 = 1960/882
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
   27/98 = 27 × 9/98 × 9 = 243/882
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1960/882 - 243/882 = 1960 - 243/882 = 1717/882
5. In mixed form: 1835/882

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