Subtract 21/45 from 16/98
16/98 - 21/45 is -223/735.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 45 is 4410
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4410 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 45 = 4410,
16/98 = 16 × 45/98 × 45 = 720/4410 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 98 = 4410,
21/45 = 21 × 98/45 × 98 = 2058/4410 - Subtract the two like fractions:
720/4410 - 2058/4410 = 720 - 2058/4410 = -1338/4410 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -223/735
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