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Subtract 20/49 from 30/20

1^st number: 1 10/20, 2^nd number: 20/49

30/20 - 20/49 is 107/98.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 49 is 980
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 980
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 49 = 980,
   30/20 = 30 × 49/20 × 49 = 1470/980
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 20 = 980,
   20/49 = 20 × 20/49 × 20 = 400/980
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1470/980 - 400/980 = 1470 - 400/980 = 1070/980
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 107/98
6. In mixed form: 19/98

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