Subtract 8/98 from 3/16
3/16 - 8/98 is 83/784.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 98 is 784
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 784 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 49 = 784,
3/16 = 3 × 49/16 × 49 = 147/784 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 8 = 784,
8/98 = 8 × 8/98 × 8 = 64/784 - Subtract the two like fractions:
147/784 - 64/784 = 147 - 64/784 = 83/784
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