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Subtract 27/98 from 8/3

1^st number: 2 2/3, 2^nd number: 27/98

8/3 - 27/98 is 703/294.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 3 and 98 is 294
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294
2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 98 = 294,
   8/3 = 8 × 98/3 × 98 = 784/294
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
   27/98 = 27 × 3/98 × 3 = 81/294
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   784/294 - 81/294 = 784 - 81/294 = 703/294
5. In mixed form: 2115/294

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