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Subtract 27/30 from 36/98

36/98 - 27/30 is -261/490.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 30 is 1470
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1470
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 15 = 1470,
   36/98 = 36 × 15/98 × 15 = 540/1470
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 49 = 1470,
   27/30 = 27 × 49/30 × 49 = 1323/1470
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   540/1470 - 1323/1470 = 540 - 1323/1470 = -783/1470
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -261/490

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