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Subtract 20/98 from 70/96

70/96 - 20/98 is 1235/2352.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 98 is 4704
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4704
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 49 = 4704,
   70/96 = 70 × 49/96 × 49 = 3430/4704
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 48 = 4704,
   20/98 = 20 × 48/98 × 48 = 960/4704
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3430/4704 - 960/4704 = 3430 - 960/4704 = 2470/4704
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1235/2352

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