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Subtract 27/98 from 6/20

6/20 - 27/98 is 6/245.

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,
   6/20 = 6 × 49/20 × 49 = 294/980
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 10 = 980,
   27/98 = 27 × 10/98 × 10 = 270/980
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   294/980 - 270/980 = 294 - 270/980 = 24/980
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 6/245

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