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Subtract 27/98 from 40/21

1^st number: 1 19/21, 2^nd number: 27/98

40/21 - 27/98 is 479/294.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 21 and 98 is 294
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294
2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 14 = 294,
   40/21 = 40 × 14/21 × 14 = 560/294
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
   27/98 = 27 × 3/98 × 3 = 81/294
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   560/294 - 81/294 = 560 - 81/294 = 479/294
5. In mixed form: 1185/294

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