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Subtract 14/35 from 98/20

1^st number: 4 18/20, 2^nd number: 14/35

98/20 - 14/35 is 9/2.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 35 is 140
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
   98/20 = 98 × 7/20 × 7 = 686/140
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
   14/35 = 14 × 4/35 × 4 = 56/140
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   686/140 - 56/140 = 686 - 56/140 = 630/140
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/2
6. In mixed form: 41/2

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