Subtract 16/20 from 16/98
16/98 - 16/20 is -156/245.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 20 is 980
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 980 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 10 = 980,
16/98 = 16 × 10/98 × 10 = 160/980 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 49 = 980,
16/20 = 16 × 49/20 × 49 = 784/980 - Subtract the two like fractions:
160/980 - 784/980 = 160 - 784/980 = -624/980 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -156/245
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