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Subtract 16/98 from 2/35

2/35 - 16/98 is -26/245.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 98 is 490

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 14 = 490,
    2/35 = 2 × 14/35 × 14 = 28/490
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
    16/98 = 16 × 5/98 × 5 = 80/490
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    28/490 - 80/490 = 28 - 80/490 = -52/490
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -26/245

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