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Subtract 20/45 from 50/98

50/98 - 20/45 is 29/441.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 45 is 4410
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4410
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 45 = 4410,
   50/98 = 50 × 45/98 × 45 = 2250/4410
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 98 = 4410,
   20/45 = 20 × 98/45 × 98 = 1960/4410
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2250/4410 - 1960/4410 = 2250 - 1960/4410 = 290/4410
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 29/441

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