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Subtract 54/98 from 20/3

1st number: 6 2/3, 2nd number: 54/98

20/3 - 54/98 is 899/147.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 98 is 294

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 98 = 294,
    20/3 = 20 × 98/3 × 98 = 1960/294
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
    54/98 = 54 × 3/98 × 3 = 162/294
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1960/294 - 162/294 = 1960 - 162/294 = 1798/294
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 899/147
  6. In mixed form: 617/147

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