Subtract 16/4 from 98/6
1st number: 16 2/6, 2nd number: 4 0/4
98/6 - 16/4 is 37/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 4 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 2 = 12,
98/6 = 98 × 2/6 × 2 = 196/12 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
16/4 = 16 × 3/4 × 3 = 48/12 - Subtract the two like fractions:
196/12 - 48/12 = 196 - 48/12 = 148/12 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/3
- In mixed form: 121/3
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