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Subtract 7/16 from 98/36

1^st number: 2 26/36, 2^nd number: 7/16

98/36 - 7/16 is 329/144.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 16 is 144
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 4 = 144,
   98/36 = 98 × 4/36 × 4 = 392/144
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
   7/16 = 7 × 9/16 × 9 = 63/144
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   392/144 - 63/144 = 392 - 63/144 = 329/144
5. In mixed form: 241/144

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