14/16 Minus 4/2, Solve 14/16 - 4/2 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 14/16 and 4/2 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 14/16 and 4/2?
The given fractions are 14/16 and 4/2
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 14/16 and 4/2
14/16 - 4/2
The LCM of 16 and 2 (denominators of the fractions) is 16
| 2 | 16, 2 |
| 8, 1 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 2 x 8 x 1 = 16
= 14 x 1 - 4 x 8/16
= 14 - 32/16
= -18/16
= -9/8
Result: -9/8
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 14/16 and 4/2
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 14/16 and 4/2?
To subtract fractions 14/16 and 4/2 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 16 and 2 value i.e 16. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -9/8.
2. What is 14/16 minus 4/2 as a fraction?
14/16 minus 4/2 as a fraction is equal to -9/8.
3. How to subtract 14/16 and 4/2 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 14/16 and 4/2 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -9/8 quickly.