Answers

Subtract 98/72 from 3/6

1^st number: 3/6, 2^nd number: 1 26/72

3/6 - 98/72 is -31/36.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 72 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 12 = 72,
   3/6 = 3 × 12/6 × 12 = 36/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
   98/72 = 98 × 1/72 × 1 = 98/72
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   36/72 - 98/72 = 36 - 98/72 = -62/72
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -31/36

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