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Subtract 16/10 from 81/98

1^st number: 81/98, 2^nd number: 1 6/10

81/98 - 16/10 is -379/490.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 10 is 490
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
   81/98 = 81 × 5/98 × 5 = 405/490
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 49 = 490,
   16/10 = 16 × 49/10 × 49 = 784/490
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   405/490 - 784/490 = 405 - 784/490 = -379/490

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