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Subtract 72/45 from 16/98

1st number: 16/98, 2nd number: 1 27/45

16/98 - 72/45 is -352/245.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 45 is 4410

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4410
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 45 = 4410,
    16/98 = 16 × 45/98 × 45 = 720/4410
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 98 = 4410,
    72/45 = 72 × 98/45 × 98 = 7056/4410
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    720/4410 - 7056/4410 = 720 - 7056/4410 = -6336/4410
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -352/245

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