Subtract 21/98 from 2/16, Solve 2/16

Subtract 21/98 from 2/16

2/16 - 21/98 is -5/56.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 98 is 784

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 784
For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 49 = 784,
2/16 = 2 × 49/16 × 49 = 98/784
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 8 = 784,
21/98 = 21 × 8/98 × 8 = 168/784
Subtract the two like fractions:
98/784 - 168/784 = 98 - 168/784 = -70/784
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/56

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