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Subtract 16/49 from 3/14

3/14 - 16/49 is -11/98.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 49 is 98

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 7 = 98,
    3/14 = 3 × 7/14 × 7 = 21/98
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 2 = 98,
    16/49 = 16 × 2/49 × 2 = 32/98
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    21/98 - 32/98 = 21 - 32/98 = -11/98

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