Answers

Subtract 98/72 from 7/12

1^st number: 7/12, 2^nd number: 1 26/72

7/12 - 98/72 is -7/9.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 72 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 6 = 72,
   7/12 = 7 × 6/12 × 6 = 42/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
   98/72 = 98 × 1/72 × 1 = 98/72
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   42/72 - 98/72 = 42 - 98/72 = -56/72
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/9

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