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Subtract 81/98 from 20/6

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

20/6 - 81/98 is 737/294.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 98 is 294
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 49 = 294,
   20/6 = 20 × 49/6 × 49 = 980/294
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
   81/98 = 81 × 3/98 × 3 = 243/294
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   980/294 - 243/294 = 980 - 243/294 = 737/294
5. In mixed form: 2149/294

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