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Subtract 90/98 from 27/96

27/96 - 90/98 is -999/1568.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 98 is 4704
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4704
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 49 = 4704,
   27/96 = 27 × 49/96 × 49 = 1323/4704
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 48 = 4704,
   90/98 = 90 × 48/98 × 48 = 4320/4704
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1323/4704 - 4320/4704 = 1323 - 4320/4704 = -2997/4704
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -999/1568

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