Subtract 9/98 from 16/8
1st number: 2 0/8, 2nd number: 9/98
16/8 - 9/98 is 187/98.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 98 is 392
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 49 = 392,
16/8 = 16 × 49/8 × 49 = 784/392 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 4 = 392,
9/98 = 9 × 4/98 × 4 = 36/392 - Subtract the two like fractions:
784/392 - 36/392 = 784 - 36/392 = 748/392 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 187/98
- In mixed form: 189/98
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