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Subtract 7/72 from 98/10

1^st number: 9 8/10, 2^nd number: 7/72

98/10 - 7/72 is 3493/360.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 72 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 36 = 360,
   98/10 = 98 × 36/10 × 36 = 3528/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
   7/72 = 7 × 5/72 × 5 = 35/360
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3528/360 - 35/360 = 3528 - 35/360 = 3493/360
5. In mixed form: 9253/360

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