1/2 Minus 9/16, Solve 1/2 - 9/16 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 1/2 and 9/16 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 1/2 and 9/16?
The given fractions are 1/2 and 9/16
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 1/2 and 9/16
1/2 - 9/16
The LCM of 2 and 16 (denominators of the fractions) is 16
| 2 | 2, 16 |
| 1, 8 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 2 x 1 x 8 = 16
= 1 x 8 - 9 x 1/16
= 8 - 9/16
= -1/16
Result: -1/16
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 1/2 and 9/16
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 1/2 and 9/16?
To subtract fractions 1/2 and 9/16 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 2 and 16 value i.e 16. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -1/16.
2. What is 1/2 minus 9/16 as a fraction?
1/2 minus 9/16 as a fraction is equal to -1/16.
3. How to subtract 1/2 and 9/16 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 1/2 and 9/16 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -1/16 quickly.