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Subtract 10/54 from 84/98

84/98 - 10/54 is 127/189.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 54 is 2646
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2646
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 27 = 2646,
   84/98 = 84 × 27/98 × 27 = 2268/2646
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 49 = 2646,
   10/54 = 10 × 49/54 × 49 = 490/2646
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2268/2646 - 490/2646 = 2268 - 490/2646 = 1778/2646
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 127/189

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