Subtract 16/49 from 2/16
2/16 - 16/49 is -79/392.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 49 is 784
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 784 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 49 = 784,
2/16 = 2 × 49/16 × 49 = 98/784 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 16 = 784,
16/49 = 16 × 16/49 × 16 = 256/784 - Subtract the two like fractions:
98/784 - 256/784 = 98 - 256/784 = -158/784 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -79/392
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