Subtract 15/98 from 5/16
5/16 - 15/98 is 125/784.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 98 is 784
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 784 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 49 = 784,
5/16 = 5 × 49/16 × 49 = 245/784 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 8 = 784,
15/98 = 15 × 8/98 × 8 = 120/784 - Subtract the two like fractions:
245/784 - 120/784 = 245 - 120/784 = 125/784
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