Answers

Subtract 24/63 from 98/72

1^st number: 1 26/72, 2^nd number: 24/63

98/72 - 24/63 is 247/252.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 63 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
   98/72 = 98 × 7/72 × 7 = 686/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
   24/63 = 24 × 8/63 × 8 = 192/504
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   686/504 - 192/504 = 686 - 192/504 = 494/504
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 247/252

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