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Subtract 20/98 from 27/4

1^st number: 6 3/4, 2^nd number: 20/98

27/4 - 20/98 is 1283/196.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 98 is 196
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 49 = 196,
   27/4 = 27 × 49/4 × 49 = 1323/196
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
   20/98 = 20 × 2/98 × 2 = 40/196
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1323/196 - 40/196 = 1323 - 40/196 = 1283/196
5. In mixed form: 6107/196

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