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Subtract 54/98 from 27/48

27/48 - 54/98 is 9/784.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 98 is 2352
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2352
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 49 = 2352,
   27/48 = 27 × 49/48 × 49 = 1323/2352
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 24 = 2352,
   54/98 = 54 × 24/98 × 24 = 1296/2352
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1323/2352 - 1296/2352 = 1323 - 1296/2352 = 27/2352
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/784

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