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Subtract 4/16 from 4/98

4/98 - 4/16 is -41/196.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 8 = 784,
    4/98 = 4 × 8/98 × 8 = 32/784
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 49 = 784,
    4/16 = 4 × 49/16 × 49 = 196/784
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    32/784 - 196/784 = 32 - 196/784 = -164/784
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -41/196

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