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Subtract 16/18 from 3/98

3/98 - 16/18 is -757/882.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 18 is 882

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
    3/98 = 3 × 9/98 × 9 = 27/882
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 49 = 882,
    16/18 = 16 × 49/18 × 49 = 784/882
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    27/882 - 784/882 = 27 - 784/882 = -757/882

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