Subtract 56/96 from 16/98
16/98 - 56/96 is -247/588.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 96 is 4704
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4704 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 48 = 4704,
16/98 = 16 × 48/98 × 48 = 768/4704 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 49 = 4704,
56/96 = 56 × 49/96 × 49 = 2744/4704 - Subtract the two like fractions:
768/4704 - 2744/4704 = 768 - 2744/4704 = -1976/4704 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -247/588
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