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Subtract 30/98 from 27/2

1^st number: 13 1/2, 2^nd number: 30/98

27/2 - 30/98 is 1293/98.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 98 is 98
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 49 = 98,
   27/2 = 27 × 49/2 × 49 = 1323/98
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 1 = 98,
   30/98 = 30 × 1/98 × 1 = 30/98
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1323/98 - 30/98 = 1323 - 30/98 = 1293/98
5. In mixed form: 1319/98

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