Subtract 16/4 from 3/98
1st number: 3/98, 2nd number: 4 0/4
3/98 - 16/4 is -389/98.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 4 is 196
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
3/98 = 3 × 2/98 × 2 = 6/196 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 49 = 196,
16/4 = 16 × 49/4 × 49 = 784/196 - Subtract the two like fractions:
6/196 - 784/196 = 6 - 784/196 = -778/196 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -389/98
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