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Subtract 7/72 from 56/98

56/98 - 7/72 is 239/504.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 72 is 3528
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3528
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 36 = 3528,
   56/98 = 56 × 36/98 × 36 = 2016/3528
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 49 = 3528,
   7/72 = 7 × 49/72 × 49 = 343/3528
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2016/3528 - 343/3528 = 2016 - 343/3528 = 1673/3528
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 239/504

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