Answers

Subtract 15/81 from 98/16

1^st number: 6 2/16, 2^nd number: 15/81

98/16 - 15/81 is 1283/216.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 81 is 1296
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1296
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 81 = 1296,
   98/16 = 98 × 81/16 × 81 = 7938/1296
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 16 = 1296,
   15/81 = 15 × 16/81 × 16 = 240/1296
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   7938/1296 - 240/1296 = 7938 - 240/1296 = 7698/1296
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1283/216
6. In mixed form: 5203/216

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