Answers

Subtract 84/70 from 16/98

1^st number: 16/98, 2^nd number: 1 14/70

16/98 - 84/70 is -254/245.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 70 is 490
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
   16/98 = 16 × 5/98 × 5 = 80/490
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 7 = 490,
   84/70 = 84 × 7/70 × 7 = 588/490
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   80/490 - 588/490 = 80 - 588/490 = -508/490
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -254/245

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