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Subtract 8/98 from 7/20

7/20 - 8/98 is 263/980.

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,
   7/20 = 7 × 49/20 × 49 = 343/980
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 10 = 980,
   8/98 = 8 × 10/98 × 10 = 80/980
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   343/980 - 80/980 = 343 - 80/980 = 263/980

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