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Subtract 16/98 from 1/15

1/15 - 16/98 is -71/735.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 98 is 1470

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1470
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 98 = 1470,
    1/15 = 1 × 98/15 × 98 = 98/1470
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 15 = 1470,
    16/98 = 16 × 15/98 × 15 = 240/1470
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    98/1470 - 240/1470 = 98 - 240/1470 = -142/1470
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -71/735

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