Created By : Abhinandan Kumar

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Last Updated : Mar 28, 2025


Calculate the subtraction of fractions 1/9 and 20/16 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.




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How do you Subtract Fractions 1/9 and 20/16?

The given fractions are 1/9 and 20/16

Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 1/9 and 20/16

1/9 - 20/16

The LCM of 9 and 16 (denominators of the fractions) is 144

Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 144


= 1 x 16 - 20 x 9/144

= 16 - 180/144

= -164/144

= -41/36

Result: -41/36

FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 1/9 and 20/16

1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 1/9 and 20/16?

To subtract fractions 1/9 and 20/16 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 9 and 16 value i.e 144. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -41/36.

2. What is 1/9 minus 20/16 as a fraction?

1/9 minus 20/16 as a fraction is equal to -41/36.

3. How to subtract 1/9 and 20/16 on a calculator?

You have to give these numbers 1/9 and 20/16 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -41/36 quickly.