Subtract 42/72 from 16/98
16/98 - 42/72 is -247/588.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 72 is 3528
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3528 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 36 = 3528,
16/98 = 16 × 36/98 × 36 = 576/3528 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 49 = 3528,
42/72 = 42 × 49/72 × 49 = 2058/3528 - Subtract the two like fractions:
576/3528 - 2058/3528 = 576 - 2058/3528 = -1482/3528 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -247/588
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