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Subtract 27/84 from 7/98

7/98 - 27/84 is -1/4.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 84 is 588
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 6 = 588,
   7/98 = 7 × 6/98 × 6 = 42/588
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 7 = 588,
   27/84 = 27 × 7/84 × 7 = 189/588
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   42/588 - 189/588 = 42 - 189/588 = -147/588
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/4

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