Subtract 9/98 from 1/16
1/16 - 9/98 is -23/784.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 98 is 784
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 784 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 49 = 784,
1/16 = 1 × 49/16 × 49 = 49/784 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 8 = 784,
9/98 = 9 × 8/98 × 8 = 72/784 - Subtract the two like fractions:
49/784 - 72/784 = 49 - 72/784 = -23/784
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