Subtract 21/9 from 16/98, Solve 16/98

Subtract 21/9 from 16/98

1^st number: 16/98, 2^nd number: 2 3/9

16/98 - 21/9 is -319/147.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 9 is 882

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882
For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
16/98 = 16 × 9/98 × 9 = 144/882
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 98 = 882,
21/9 = 21 × 98/9 × 98 = 2058/882
Subtract the two like fractions:
144/882 - 2058/882 = 144 - 2058/882 = -1914/882
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -319/147

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