Subtract 18/98 from 14/16
14/16 - 18/98 is 271/392.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 98 is 784
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 784 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 49 = 784,
14/16 = 14 × 49/16 × 49 = 686/784 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 8 = 784,
18/98 = 18 × 8/98 × 8 = 144/784 - Subtract the two like fractions:
686/784 - 144/784 = 686 - 144/784 = 542/784 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 271/392
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