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Subtract 2/36 from 98/16

1^st number: 6 2/16, 2^nd number: 2/36

98/16 - 2/36 is 437/72.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 36 is 144
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
   98/16 = 98 × 9/16 × 9 = 882/144
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 4 = 144,
   2/36 = 2 × 4/36 × 4 = 8/144
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   882/144 - 8/144 = 882 - 8/144 = 874/144
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 437/72
6. In mixed form: 65/72

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