Subtract 63/98 from 16/56
16/56 - 63/98 is -5/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 98 is 392
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 7 = 392,
16/56 = 16 × 7/56 × 7 = 112/392 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 4 = 392,
63/98 = 63 × 4/98 × 4 = 252/392 - Subtract the two like fractions:
112/392 - 252/392 = 112 - 252/392 = -140/392 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/14
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