Subtract 16/49 from 2/98
2/98 - 16/49 is -15/49.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 49 is 98
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 1 = 98,
2/98 = 2 × 1/98 × 1 = 2/98 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 2 = 98,
16/49 = 16 × 2/49 × 2 = 32/98 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2/98 - 32/98 = 2 - 32/98 = -30/98 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -15/49
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