Subtract 2/16 from 2/49
2/49 - 2/16 is -33/392.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 16 is 784
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 784 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 16 = 784,
2/49 = 2 × 16/49 × 16 = 32/784 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 49 = 784,
2/16 = 2 × 49/16 × 49 = 98/784 - Subtract the two like fractions:
32/784 - 98/784 = 32 - 98/784 = -66/784 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -33/392
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