Subtract 6/75 from 16/98
16/98 - 6/75 is 102/1225.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 75 is 7350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 7350 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 75 = 7350,
16/98 = 16 × 75/98 × 75 = 1200/7350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 98 = 7350,
6/75 = 6 × 98/75 × 98 = 588/7350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1200/7350 - 588/7350 = 1200 - 588/7350 = 612/7350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 102/1225
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