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Subtract 7/16 from 98/72

1^st number: 1 26/72, 2^nd number: 7/16

98/72 - 7/16 is 133/144.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 16 is 144
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 2 = 144,
   98/72 = 98 × 2/72 × 2 = 196/144
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
   7/16 = 7 × 9/16 × 9 = 63/144
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   196/144 - 63/144 = 196 - 63/144 = 133/144

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