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Subtract 20/98 from 5/32

5/32 - 20/98 is -75/1568.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 98 is 1568
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1568
2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 49 = 1568,
   5/32 = 5 × 49/32 × 49 = 245/1568
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 16 = 1568,
   20/98 = 20 × 16/98 × 16 = 320/1568
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   245/1568 - 320/1568 = 245 - 320/1568 = -75/1568

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