Answers

Subtract 70/84 from 98/72

1^st number: 1 26/72, 2^nd number: 70/84

98/72 - 70/84 is 19/36.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 84 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 84 × 6 = 504,
   70/84 = 70 × 6/84 × 6 = 420/504
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   686/504 - 420/504 = 686 - 420/504 = 266/504
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/36

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