Subtract 16/98 from 42/8
1st number: 5 2/8, 2nd number: 16/98
42/8 - 16/98 is 997/196.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 98 is 392
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 49 = 392,
42/8 = 42 × 49/8 × 49 = 2058/392 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 4 = 392,
16/98 = 16 × 4/98 × 4 = 64/392 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2058/392 - 64/392 = 2058 - 64/392 = 1994/392 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 997/196
- In mixed form: 517/196
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