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Subtract 5/16 from 1/98

1/98 - 5/16 is -237/784.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 16 is 784

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 784
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 8 = 784,
    1/98 = 1 × 8/98 × 8 = 8/784
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 49 = 784,
    5/16 = 5 × 49/16 × 49 = 245/784
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    8/784 - 245/784 = 8 - 245/784 = -237/784

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