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Subtract 20/14 from 9/98

1^st number: 9/98, 2^nd number: 1 6/14

9/98 - 20/14 is -131/98.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 14 is 98
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 1 = 98,
   9/98 = 9 × 1/98 × 1 = 9/98
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 7 = 98,
   20/14 = 20 × 7/14 × 7 = 140/98
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   9/98 - 140/98 = 9 - 140/98 = -131/98

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