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Subtract 7/32 from 98/72

1^st number: 1 26/72, 2^nd number: 7/32

98/72 - 7/32 is 329/288.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 32 is 288
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 4 = 288,
   98/72 = 98 × 4/72 × 4 = 392/288
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
   7/32 = 7 × 9/32 × 9 = 63/288
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   392/288 - 63/288 = 392 - 63/288 = 329/288
5. In mixed form: 141/288

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