Subtract 4/8 from 16/49
16/49 - 4/8 is -17/98.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 8 is 392
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 8 = 392,
16/49 = 16 × 8/49 × 8 = 128/392 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 49 = 392,
4/8 = 4 × 49/8 × 49 = 196/392 - Subtract the two like fractions:
128/392 - 196/392 = 128 - 196/392 = -68/392 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/98
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