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Subtract 5/72 from 98/56

1^st number: 1 42/56, 2^nd number: 5/72

98/56 - 5/72 is 121/72.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 72 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
   98/56 = 98 × 9/56 × 9 = 882/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
   5/72 = 5 × 7/72 × 7 = 35/504
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   882/504 - 35/504 = 882 - 35/504 = 847/504
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 121/72
6. In mixed form: 149/72

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