Subtract 14/98 from 6/16
6/16 - 14/98 is 13/56.
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,
6/16 = 6 × 49/16 × 49 = 294/784 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 8 = 784,
14/98 = 14 × 8/98 × 8 = 112/784 - Subtract the two like fractions:
294/784 - 112/784 = 294 - 112/784 = 182/784 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/56
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