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Subtract 98/16 from 72/84

1^st number: 72/84, 2^nd number: 6 2/16

72/84 - 98/16 is -295/56.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 16 is 336
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 4 = 336,
   72/84 = 72 × 4/84 × 4 = 288/336
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 21 = 336,
   98/16 = 98 × 21/16 × 21 = 2058/336
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   288/336 - 2058/336 = 288 - 2058/336 = -1770/336
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -295/56

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