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Subtract 98/30 from 2/20

1^st number: 2/20, 2^nd number: 3 8/30

2/20 - 98/30 is -19/6.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 30 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
   2/20 = 2 × 3/20 × 3 = 6/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
   98/30 = 98 × 2/30 × 2 = 196/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   6/60 - 196/60 = 6 - 196/60 = -190/60
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -19/6

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