Answers

Subtract 98/72 from 20/30

1^st number: 20/30, 2^nd number: 1 26/72

20/30 - 98/72 is -25/36.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 72 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 12 = 360,
   20/30 = 20 × 12/30 × 12 = 240/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
   98/72 = 98 × 5/72 × 5 = 490/360
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   240/360 - 490/360 = 240 - 490/360 = -250/360
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -25/36

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