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Subtract 27/98 from 5/12

5/12 - 27/98 is 83/588.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 98 is 588
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 49 = 588,
   5/12 = 5 × 49/12 × 49 = 245/588
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 6 = 588,
   27/98 = 27 × 6/98 × 6 = 162/588
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   245/588 - 162/588 = 245 - 162/588 = 83/588

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