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Subtract 27/42 from 4/98

4/98 - 27/42 is -59/98.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 42 is 294
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
   4/98 = 4 × 3/98 × 3 = 12/294
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 7 = 294,
   27/42 = 27 × 7/42 × 7 = 189/294
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   12/294 - 189/294 = 12 - 189/294 = -177/294
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -59/98

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