Subtract 84/60 from 16/98
1st number: 16/98, 2nd number: 1 24/60
16/98 - 84/60 is -303/245.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 60 is 2940
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2940 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 30 = 2940,
16/98 = 16 × 30/98 × 30 = 480/2940 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 49 = 2940,
84/60 = 84 × 49/60 × 49 = 4116/2940 - Subtract the two like fractions:
480/2940 - 4116/2940 = 480 - 4116/2940 = -3636/2940 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -303/245
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