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Subtract 27/98 from 4/54

4/54 - 27/98 is -533/2646.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 98 is 2646
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2646
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 49 = 2646,
   4/54 = 4 × 49/54 × 49 = 196/2646
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 27 = 2646,
   27/98 = 27 × 27/98 × 27 = 729/2646
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   196/2646 - 729/2646 = 196 - 729/2646 = -533/2646

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