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Subtract 27/98 from 36/80

36/80 - 27/98 is 171/980.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 80 and 98 is 3920
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3920
2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 49 = 3920,
   36/80 = 36 × 49/80 × 49 = 1764/3920
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 40 = 3920,
   27/98 = 27 × 40/98 × 40 = 1080/3920
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1764/3920 - 1080/3920 = 1764 - 1080/3920 = 684/3920
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 171/980

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