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Subtract 20/14 from 18/98

1^st number: 18/98, 2^nd number: 1 6/14

18/98 - 20/14 is -61/49.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 14 is 98
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 1 = 98,
   18/98 = 18 × 1/98 × 1 = 18/98
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 7 = 98,
   20/14 = 20 × 7/14 × 7 = 140/98
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   18/98 - 140/98 = 18 - 140/98 = -122/98
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -61/49

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