16/14 Minus 20/9, Solve 16/14 - 20/9 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 16/14 and 20/9 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 16/14 and 20/9?
The given fractions are 16/14 and 20/9
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 16/14 and 20/9
16/14 - 20/9
The LCM of 14 and 9 (denominators of the fractions) is 126
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 126
= 16 x 9 - 20 x 14/126
= 144 - 280/126
= -136/126
= -68/63
Result: -68/63
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 16/14 and 20/9
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 16/14 and 20/9?
To subtract fractions 16/14 and 20/9 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 14 and 9 value i.e 126. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -68/63.
2. What is 16/14 minus 20/9 as a fraction?
16/14 minus 20/9 as a fraction is equal to -68/63.
3. How to subtract 16/14 and 20/9 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 16/14 and 20/9 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -68/63 quickly.