Subtract 2/16 from 3/98
3/98 - 2/16 is -37/392.
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,
3/98 = 3 × 8/98 × 8 = 24/784 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 49 = 784,
2/16 = 2 × 49/16 × 49 = 98/784 - Subtract the two like fractions:
24/784 - 98/784 = 24 - 98/784 = -74/784 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -37/392
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