Subtract 36/98 from 16/84
16/84 - 36/98 is -26/147.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 98 is 588
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 7 = 588,
16/84 = 16 × 7/84 × 7 = 112/588 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 6 = 588,
36/98 = 36 × 6/98 × 6 = 216/588 - Subtract the two like fractions:
112/588 - 216/588 = 112 - 216/588 = -104/588 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -26/147
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