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Subtract 20/98 from 75/28

1^st number: 2 19/28, 2^nd number: 20/98

75/28 - 20/98 is 485/196.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 98 is 196
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 7 = 196,
   75/28 = 75 × 7/28 × 7 = 525/196
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
   20/98 = 20 × 2/98 × 2 = 40/196
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   525/196 - 40/196 = 525 - 40/196 = 485/196
5. In mixed form: 293/196

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