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Subtract 14/80 from 98/72

1^st number: 1 26/72, 2^nd number: 14/80

98/72 - 14/80 is 427/360.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 80 is 720
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 10 = 720,
   98/72 = 98 × 10/72 × 10 = 980/720
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
   14/80 = 14 × 9/80 × 9 = 126/720
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   980/720 - 126/720 = 980 - 126/720 = 854/720
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 427/360
6. In mixed form: 167/360

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