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Subtract 80/54 from 3/98

1^st number: 3/98, 2^nd number: 1 26/54

3/98 - 80/54 is -3839/2646.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 54 is 2646
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2646
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 27 = 2646,
   3/98 = 3 × 27/98 × 27 = 81/2646
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 49 = 2646,
   80/54 = 80 × 49/54 × 49 = 3920/2646
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   81/2646 - 3920/2646 = 81 - 3920/2646 = -3839/2646

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