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Subtract 98/56 from 20/35

1^st number: 20/35, 2^nd number: 1 42/56

20/35 - 98/56 is -33/28.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 56 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
   20/35 = 20 × 8/35 × 8 = 160/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
   98/56 = 98 × 5/56 × 5 = 490/280
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   160/280 - 490/280 = 160 - 490/280 = -330/280
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -33/28

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