Subtract 4/16 from 2/98
2/98 - 4/16 is -45/196.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 16 is 784
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 784 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 8 = 784,
2/98 = 2 × 8/98 × 8 = 16/784 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 49 = 784,
4/16 = 4 × 49/16 × 49 = 196/784 - Subtract the two like fractions:
16/784 - 196/784 = 16 - 196/784 = -180/784 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -45/196
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