Subtract 18/98 from 16/4, Solve 4 0/4

Subtract 18/98 from 16/4

1^st number: 4 0/4, 2^nd number: 18/98

16/4 - 18/98 is 187/49.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 98 is 196

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196
For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 49 = 196,
16/4 = 16 × 49/4 × 49 = 784/196
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
18/98 = 18 × 2/98 × 2 = 36/196
Subtract the two like fractions:
784/196 - 36/196 = 784 - 36/196 = 748/196
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 187/49
In mixed form: 340/49

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