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Subtract 4/16 from 1/49

1/49 - 4/16 is -45/196.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 16 = 784,
    1/49 = 1 × 16/49 × 16 = 16/784
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 49 = 784,
    4/16 = 4 × 49/16 × 49 = 196/784
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    16/784 - 196/784 = 16 - 196/784 = -180/784
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -45/196

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