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Subtract 16/98 from 49/20

1^st number: 2 9/20, 2^nd number: 16/98

49/20 - 16/98 is 2241/980.

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,
   49/20 = 49 × 49/20 × 49 = 2401/980
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 10 = 980,
   16/98 = 16 × 10/98 × 10 = 160/980
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2401/980 - 160/980 = 2401 - 160/980 = 2241/980
5. In mixed form: 2281/980

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