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Subtract 27/98 from 28/27

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

28/27 - 27/98 is 2015/2646.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 98 is 2646
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2646
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 98 = 2646,
   28/27 = 28 × 98/27 × 98 = 2744/2646
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 27 = 2646,
   27/98 = 27 × 27/98 × 27 = 729/2646
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2744/2646 - 729/2646 = 2744 - 729/2646 = 2015/2646

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