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Subtract 27/98 from 4/45

4/45 - 27/98 is -823/4410.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 98 is 4410
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4410
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 98 = 4410,
   4/45 = 4 × 98/45 × 98 = 392/4410
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 45 = 4410,
   27/98 = 27 × 45/98 × 45 = 1215/4410
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   392/4410 - 1215/4410 = 392 - 1215/4410 = -823/4410

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