Subtract 16/98 from 1/70
1/70 - 16/98 is -73/490.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 98 is 490
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 7 = 490,
1/70 = 1 × 7/70 × 7 = 7/490 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
16/98 = 16 × 5/98 × 5 = 80/490 - Subtract the two like fractions:
7/490 - 80/490 = 7 - 80/490 = -73/490
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