Answers

Subtract 54/98 from 72/5

1^st number: 14 2/5, 2^nd number: 54/98

72/5 - 54/98 is 3393/245.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 98 is 490
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 98 = 490,
   72/5 = 72 × 98/5 × 98 = 7056/490
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
   54/98 = 54 × 5/98 × 5 = 270/490
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   7056/490 - 270/490 = 7056 - 270/490 = 6786/490
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3393/245
6. In mixed form: 13208/245

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