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Subtract 3/16 from 98/9

1st number: 10 8/9, 2nd number: 3/16

98/9 - 3/16 is 1541/144.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 16 is 144

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 16 = 144,
    98/9 = 98 × 16/9 × 16 = 1568/144
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
    3/16 = 3 × 9/16 × 9 = 27/144
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1568/144 - 27/144 = 1568 - 27/144 = 1541/144
  5. In mixed form: 10101/144

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