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Subtract 27/98 from 4/42

4/42 - 27/98 is -53/294.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 98 is 294
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 7 = 294,
   4/42 = 4 × 7/42 × 7 = 28/294
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
   27/98 = 27 × 3/98 × 3 = 81/294
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   28/294 - 81/294 = 28 - 81/294 = -53/294

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