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Subtract 5/72 from 98/90

1^st number: 1 8/90, 2^nd number: 5/72

98/90 - 5/72 is 367/360.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 90 and 72 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
   98/90 = 98 × 4/90 × 4 = 392/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
   5/72 = 5 × 5/72 × 5 = 25/360
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   392/360 - 25/360 = 392 - 25/360 = 367/360
5. In mixed form: 17/360

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