Subtract 98/16 from 2/9, Solve 2/9 - 6 2/16 as a fraction

Subtract 98/16 from 2/9

1^st number: 2/9, 2^nd number: 6 2/16

2/9 - 98/16 is -425/72.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 16 is 144

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 16 = 144,
2/9 = 2 × 16/9 × 16 = 32/144
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
98/16 = 98 × 9/16 × 9 = 882/144
Subtract the two like fractions:
32/144 - 882/144 = 32 - 882/144 = -850/144
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -425/72

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