1/9 Minus 16/20, Solve 1/9 - 16/20 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 1/9 and 16/20 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 1/9 and 16/20?
The given fractions are 1/9 and 16/20
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 1/9 and 16/20
1/9 - 16/20
The LCM of 9 and 20 (denominators of the fractions) is 180
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 180
= 1 x 20 - 16 x 9/180
= 20 - 144/180
= -124/180
= -31/45
Result: -31/45
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 1/9 and 16/20
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 1/9 and 16/20?
To subtract fractions 1/9 and 16/20 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 9 and 20 value i.e 180. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -31/45.
2. What is 1/9 minus 16/20 as a fraction?
1/9 minus 16/20 as a fraction is equal to -31/45.
3. How to subtract 1/9 and 16/20 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 1/9 and 16/20 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -31/45 quickly.