Answers

Subtract 15/81 from 98/72

1^st number: 1 26/72, 2^nd number: 15/81

98/72 - 15/81 is 127/108.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 81 is 648
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 648
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 9 = 648,
   98/72 = 98 × 9/72 × 9 = 882/648
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 8 = 648,
   15/81 = 15 × 8/81 × 8 = 120/648
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   882/648 - 120/648 = 882 - 120/648 = 762/648
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 127/108
6. In mixed form: 119/108

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