Subtract 21/45 from 98/16
1st number: 6 2/16, 2nd number: 21/45
98/16 - 21/45 is 679/120.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 45 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 45 = 720,
98/16 = 98 × 45/16 × 45 = 4410/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
21/45 = 21 × 16/45 × 16 = 336/720 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4410/720 - 336/720 = 4410 - 336/720 = 4074/720 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 679/120
- In mixed form: 579/120
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