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Subtract 5/98 from 60/20

1^st number: 3 0/20, 2^nd number: 5/98

60/20 - 5/98 is 289/98.

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,
   60/20 = 60 × 49/20 × 49 = 2940/980
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 10 = 980,
   5/98 = 5 × 10/98 × 10 = 50/980
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2940/980 - 50/980 = 2940 - 50/980 = 2890/980
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 289/98
6. In mixed form: 293/98

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