10/16 Minus 2/9, Solve 10/16 - 2/9 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 10/16 and 2/9 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 10/16 and 2/9?
The given fractions are 10/16 and 2/9
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 10/16 and 2/9
10/16 - 2/9
The LCM of 16 and 9 (denominators of the fractions) is 144
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 144
= 10 x 9 - 2 x 16/144
= 90 - 32/144
= 58/144
= 29/72
Result: 29/72
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 10/16 and 2/9
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 10/16 and 2/9?
To subtract fractions 10/16 and 2/9 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 16 and 9 value i.e 144. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 29/72.
2. What is 10/16 minus 2/9 as a fraction?
10/16 minus 2/9 as a fraction is equal to 29/72.
3. How to subtract 10/16 and 2/9 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 10/16 and 2/9 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 29/72 quickly.