Subtract 1/3 from 16/98
16/98 - 1/3 is -25/147.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 3 is 294
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
16/98 = 16 × 3/98 × 3 = 48/294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 98 = 294,
1/3 = 1 × 98/3 × 98 = 98/294 - Subtract the two like fractions:
48/294 - 98/294 = 48 - 98/294 = -50/294 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -25/147
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