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Subtract 27/98 from 4/27

4/27 - 27/98 is -337/2646.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 98 is 2646
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2646
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 98 = 2646,
   4/27 = 4 × 98/27 × 98 = 392/2646
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 27 = 2646,
   27/98 = 27 × 27/98 × 27 = 729/2646
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   392/2646 - 729/2646 = 392 - 729/2646 = -337/2646

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