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Subtract 27/98 from 36/75

36/75 - 27/98 is 501/2450.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 98 is 7350
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 7350
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 98 = 7350,
   36/75 = 36 × 98/75 × 98 = 3528/7350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 75 = 7350,
   27/98 = 27 × 75/98 × 75 = 2025/7350
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3528/7350 - 2025/7350 = 3528 - 2025/7350 = 1503/7350
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 501/2450

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