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Subtract 2/42 from 20/98

20/98 - 2/42 is 23/147.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 42 is 294
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
   20/98 = 20 × 3/98 × 3 = 60/294
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 7 = 294,
   2/42 = 2 × 7/42 × 7 = 14/294
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   60/294 - 14/294 = 60 - 14/294 = 46/294
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/147

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