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Subtract 20/98 from 70/32

1^st number: 2 6/32, 2^nd number: 20/98

70/32 - 20/98 is 1555/784.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 98 is 1568
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1568
2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 49 = 1568,
   70/32 = 70 × 49/32 × 49 = 3430/1568
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 16 = 1568,
   20/98 = 20 × 16/98 × 16 = 320/1568
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3430/1568 - 320/1568 = 3430 - 320/1568 = 3110/1568
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1555/784
6. In mixed form: 1771/784

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