Answers

Subtract 75/45 from 98/72

1^st number: 1 26/72, 2^nd number: 1 30/45

98/72 - 75/45 is -11/36.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 45 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
   98/72 = 98 × 5/72 × 5 = 490/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
   75/45 = 75 × 8/45 × 8 = 600/360
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   490/360 - 600/360 = 490 - 600/360 = -110/360
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/36

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