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Subtract 54/72 from 98/2

1^st number: 49 0/2, 2^nd number: 54/72

98/2 - 54/72 is 193/4.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 72 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 36 = 72,
   98/2 = 98 × 36/2 × 36 = 3528/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
   54/72 = 54 × 1/72 × 1 = 54/72
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3528/72 - 54/72 = 3528 - 54/72 = 3474/72
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 193/4
6. In mixed form: 481/4

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