Answers

Subtract 4/80 from 98/16

1^st number: 6 2/16, 2^nd number: 4/80

98/16 - 4/80 is 243/40.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 80 is 80
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
   98/16 = 98 × 5/16 × 5 = 490/80
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
   4/80 = 4 × 1/80 × 1 = 4/80
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   490/80 - 4/80 = 490 - 4/80 = 486/80
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 243/40
6. In mixed form: 63/40

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