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Subtract 20/35 from 56/98

56/98 - 20/35 is 0/1.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 35 is 490
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
   56/98 = 56 × 5/98 × 5 = 280/490
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 14 = 490,
   20/35 = 20 × 14/35 × 14 = 280/490
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   280/490 - 280/490 = 280 - 280/490 = 0/490
5. The answer is 0

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