Subtract 16/42 from 4/98
4/98 - 16/42 is -50/147.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 42 is 294
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
4/98 = 4 × 3/98 × 3 = 12/294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 7 = 294,
16/42 = 16 × 7/42 × 7 = 112/294 - Subtract the two like fractions:
12/294 - 112/294 = 12 - 112/294 = -100/294 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -50/147
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