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Subtract 3/98 from 27/28

27/28 - 3/98 is 183/196.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 98 is 196
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 7 = 196,
   27/28 = 27 × 7/28 × 7 = 189/196
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
   3/98 = 3 × 2/98 × 2 = 6/196
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   189/196 - 6/196 = 189 - 6/196 = 183/196

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