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Subtract 7/5 from 98/27

1^st number: 3 17/27, 2^nd number: 1 2/5

98/27 - 7/5 is 301/135.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 5 is 135
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
   98/27 = 98 × 5/27 × 5 = 490/135
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 27 = 135,
   7/5 = 7 × 27/5 × 27 = 189/135
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   490/135 - 189/135 = 490 - 189/135 = 301/135
5. In mixed form: 231/135

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