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Subtract 16/6 from 5/98

1st number: 5/98, 2nd number: 2 4/6

5/98 - 16/6 is -769/294.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 6 is 294

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
    5/98 = 5 × 3/98 × 3 = 15/294
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 49 = 294,
    16/6 = 16 × 49/6 × 49 = 784/294
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    15/294 - 784/294 = 15 - 784/294 = -769/294

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