Subtract 16/8 from 1/98
1st number: 1/98, 2nd number: 2 0/8
1/98 - 16/8 is -195/98.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 8 is 392
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 4 = 392,
1/98 = 1 × 4/98 × 4 = 4/392 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 49 = 392,
16/8 = 16 × 49/8 × 49 = 784/392 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4/392 - 784/392 = 4 - 784/392 = -780/392 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -195/98
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