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Subtract 1/96 from 98/27

1^st number: 3 17/27, 2^nd number: 1/96

98/27 - 1/96 is 3127/864.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 96 is 864
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 864
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 32 = 864,
   98/27 = 98 × 32/27 × 32 = 3136/864
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 9 = 864,
   1/96 = 1 × 9/96 × 9 = 9/864
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3136/864 - 9/864 = 3136 - 9/864 = 3127/864
5. In mixed form: 3535/864

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