Subtract 4/98 from 16/28
16/28 - 4/98 is 26/49.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 98 is 196
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 7 = 196,
16/28 = 16 × 7/28 × 7 = 112/196 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
4/98 = 4 × 2/98 × 2 = 8/196 - Subtract the two like fractions:
112/196 - 8/196 = 112 - 8/196 = 104/196 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 26/49
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