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Subtract 81/98 from 20/3

1^st number: 6 2/3, 2^nd number: 81/98

20/3 - 81/98 is 1717/294.

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,
   81/98 = 81 × 3/98 × 3 = 243/294
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1960/294 - 243/294 = 1960 - 243/294 = 1717/294
5. In mixed form: 5247/294

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