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Subtract 8/4 from 16/98

1st number: 16/98, 2nd number: 2 0/4

16/98 - 8/4 is -90/49.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 4 is 196

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
    16/98 = 16 × 2/98 × 2 = 32/196
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 49 = 196,
    8/4 = 8 × 49/4 × 49 = 392/196
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    32/196 - 392/196 = 32 - 392/196 = -360/196
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -90/49

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