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Subtract 27/98 from 36/40

36/40 - 27/98 is 153/245.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 98 is 1960
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1960
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 49 = 1960,
   36/40 = 36 × 49/40 × 49 = 1764/1960
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 20 = 1960,
   27/98 = 27 × 20/98 × 20 = 540/1960
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1764/1960 - 540/1960 = 1764 - 540/1960 = 1224/1960
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 153/245

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