Answers

Subtract 70/16 from 6/98

1^st number: 6/98, 2^nd number: 4 6/16

6/98 - 70/16 is -1691/392.

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,
   6/98 = 6 × 8/98 × 8 = 48/784
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 49 = 784,
   70/16 = 70 × 49/16 × 49 = 3430/784
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   48/784 - 3430/784 = 48 - 3430/784 = -3382/784
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1691/392

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