Subtract 16/98 from 63/80
63/80 - 16/98 is 2447/3920.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 98 is 3920
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3920 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 49 = 3920,
63/80 = 63 × 49/80 × 49 = 3087/3920 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 40 = 3920,
16/98 = 16 × 40/98 × 40 = 640/3920 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3087/3920 - 640/3920 = 3087 - 640/3920 = 2447/3920
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