16/14 Minus 18/7, Solve 16/14 - 18/7 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 16/14 and 18/7 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 16/14 and 18/7?
The given fractions are 16/14 and 18/7
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 16/14 and 18/7
16/14 - 18/7
The LCM of 14 and 7 (denominators of the fractions) is 14
| 7 | 14, 7 |
| 2, 1 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 7 x 2 x 1 = 14
= 16 x 1 - 18 x 2/14
= 16 - 36/14
= -20/14
= -10/7
Result: -10/7
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 16/14 and 18/7
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 16/14 and 18/7?
To subtract fractions 16/14 and 18/7 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 14 and 7 value i.e 14. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -10/7.
2. What is 16/14 minus 18/7 as a fraction?
16/14 minus 18/7 as a fraction is equal to -10/7.
3. How to subtract 16/14 and 18/7 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 16/14 and 18/7 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -10/7 quickly.