Answers

Subtract 28/72 from 98/20

1^st number: 4 18/20, 2^nd number: 28/72

98/20 - 28/72 is 203/45.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 72 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 18 = 360,
   98/20 = 98 × 18/20 × 18 = 1764/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
   28/72 = 28 × 5/72 × 5 = 140/360
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1764/360 - 140/360 = 1764 - 140/360 = 1624/360
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 203/45
6. In mixed form: 423/45

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