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Subtract 10/84 from 98/27

1^st number: 3 17/27, 2^nd number: 10/84

98/27 - 10/84 is 1327/378.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 84 is 756
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 756
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 28 = 756,
   98/27 = 98 × 28/27 × 28 = 2744/756
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 9 = 756,
   10/84 = 10 × 9/84 × 9 = 90/756
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2744/756 - 90/756 = 2744 - 90/756 = 2654/756
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1327/378
6. In mixed form: 3193/378

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