Subtract 7/9 from 98/16
1st number: 6 2/16, 2nd number: 7/9
98/16 - 7/9 is 385/72.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 9 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
98/16 = 98 × 9/16 × 9 = 882/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 16 = 144,
7/9 = 7 × 16/9 × 16 = 112/144 - Subtract the two like fractions:
882/144 - 112/144 = 882 - 112/144 = 770/144 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 385/72
- In mixed form: 525/72
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