Subtract 16/84 from 1/98
1/98 - 16/84 is -53/294.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 84 is 588
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 6 = 588,
1/98 = 1 × 6/98 × 6 = 6/588 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 7 = 588,
16/84 = 16 × 7/84 × 7 = 112/588 - Subtract the two like fractions:
6/588 - 112/588 = 6 - 112/588 = -106/588 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -53/294
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