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Subtract 56/98 from 3/20

3/20 - 56/98 is -59/140.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 98 is 980
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 980
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 49 = 980,
   3/20 = 3 × 49/20 × 49 = 147/980
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 10 = 980,
   56/98 = 56 × 10/98 × 10 = 560/980
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   147/980 - 560/980 = 147 - 560/980 = -413/980
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -59/140

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