16/17 Minus 9/4, Solve 16/17 - 9/4 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 16/17 and 9/4 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 16/17 and 9/4?
The given fractions are 16/17 and 9/4
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 16/17 and 9/4
16/17 - 9/4
The LCM of 17 and 4 (denominators of the fractions) is 68
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 68
= 16 x 4 - 9 x 17/68
= 64 - 153/68
= -89/68
Result: -89/68
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 16/17 and 9/4
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 16/17 and 9/4?
To subtract fractions 16/17 and 9/4 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 17 and 4 value i.e 68. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -89/68.
2. What is 16/17 minus 9/4 as a fraction?
16/17 minus 9/4 as a fraction is equal to -89/68.
3. How to subtract 16/17 and 9/4 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 16/17 and 9/4 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -89/68 quickly.