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Subtract 45/98 from 27/36

27/36 - 45/98 is 57/196.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 98 is 1764
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1764
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 49 = 1764,
   27/36 = 27 × 49/36 × 49 = 1323/1764
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 18 = 1764,
   45/98 = 45 × 18/98 × 18 = 810/1764
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1323/1764 - 810/1764 = 1323 - 810/1764 = 513/1764
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 57/196

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