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Subtract 20/27 from 98/25

1^st number: 3 23/25, 2^nd number: 20/27

98/25 - 20/27 is 2146/675.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 27 is 675
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 675
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 27 = 675,
   98/25 = 98 × 27/25 × 27 = 2646/675
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 25 = 675,
   20/27 = 20 × 25/27 × 25 = 500/675
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2646/675 - 500/675 = 2646 - 500/675 = 2146/675
5. In mixed form: 3121/675

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