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Subtract 50/98 from 27/10

1^st number: 2 7/10, 2^nd number: 50/98

27/10 - 50/98 is 1073/490.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 98 is 490
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 49 = 490,
   27/10 = 27 × 49/10 × 49 = 1323/490
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
   50/98 = 50 × 5/98 × 5 = 250/490
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1323/490 - 250/490 = 1323 - 250/490 = 1073/490
5. In mixed form: 293/490

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