Subtract 98/20 from 2/16
1st number: 2/16, 2nd number: 4 18/20
2/16 - 98/20 is -191/40.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 20 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
2/16 = 2 × 5/16 × 5 = 10/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 4 = 80,
98/20 = 98 × 4/20 × 4 = 392/80 - Subtract the two like fractions:
10/80 - 392/80 = 10 - 392/80 = -382/80 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -191/40
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