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Subtract 28/5 from 27/98

1^st number: 27/98, 2^nd number: 5 3/5

27/98 - 28/5 is -2609/490.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 5 is 490
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
   27/98 = 27 × 5/98 × 5 = 135/490
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 98 = 490,
   28/5 = 28 × 98/5 × 98 = 2744/490
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   135/490 - 2744/490 = 135 - 2744/490 = -2609/490

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