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Subtract 72/98 from 81/16

1^st number: 5 1/16, 2^nd number: 72/98

81/16 - 72/98 is 3393/784.

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,
   81/16 = 81 × 49/16 × 49 = 3969/784
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 8 = 784,
   72/98 = 72 × 8/98 × 8 = 576/784
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3969/784 - 576/784 = 3969 - 576/784 = 3393/784
5. In mixed form: 4257/784

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