Answers

Subtract 70/20 from 2/98

1^st number: 2/98, 2^nd number: 3 10/20

2/98 - 70/20 is -341/98.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 20 is 980
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 980
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 10 = 980,
   2/98 = 2 × 10/98 × 10 = 20/980
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 49 = 980,
   70/20 = 70 × 49/20 × 49 = 3430/980
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   20/980 - 3430/980 = 20 - 3430/980 = -3410/980
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -341/98

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