Answers

Subtract 45/98 from 72/16

1^st number: 4 8/16, 2^nd number: 45/98

72/16 - 45/98 is 198/49.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 98 is 784
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 784
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 49 = 784,
   72/16 = 72 × 49/16 × 49 = 3528/784
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 8 = 784,
   45/98 = 45 × 8/98 × 8 = 360/784
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3528/784 - 360/784 = 3528 - 360/784 = 3168/784
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 198/49
6. In mixed form: 42/49

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