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Subtract 2/98 from 20/63

20/63 - 2/98 is 131/441.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 98 is 882
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 14 = 882,
   20/63 = 20 × 14/63 × 14 = 280/882
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
   2/98 = 2 × 9/98 × 9 = 18/882
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   280/882 - 18/882 = 280 - 18/882 = 262/882
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 131/441

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