Subtract 6/35 from 16/98
16/98 - 6/35 is -2/245.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 35 is 490
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
16/98 = 16 × 5/98 × 5 = 80/490 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 14 = 490,
6/35 = 6 × 14/35 × 14 = 84/490 - Subtract the two like fractions:
80/490 - 84/490 = 80 - 84/490 = -4/490 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/245
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