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Subtract 20/98 from 15/16

15/16 - 20/98 is 575/784.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 98 is 784
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 784
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 49 = 784,
   15/16 = 15 × 49/16 × 49 = 735/784
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 8 = 784,
   20/98 = 20 × 8/98 × 8 = 160/784
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   735/784 - 160/784 = 735 - 160/784 = 575/784

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