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Subtract 98/27 from 45/9

1^st number: 5 0/9, 2^nd number: 3 17/27

45/9 - 98/27 is 37/27.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 27 is 27
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 27
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 3 = 27,
   45/9 = 45 × 3/9 × 3 = 135/27
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 1 = 27,
   98/27 = 98 × 1/27 × 1 = 98/27
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   135/27 - 98/27 = 135 - 98/27 = 37/27
5. In mixed form: 110/27

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