Subtract 16/98 from 27/4
1st number: 6 3/4, 2nd number: 16/98
27/4 - 16/98 is 1291/196.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 98 is 196
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 49 = 196,
27/4 = 27 × 49/4 × 49 = 1323/196 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
16/98 = 16 × 2/98 × 2 = 32/196 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1323/196 - 32/196 = 1323 - 32/196 = 1291/196 - In mixed form: 6115/196
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