16/18 Minus 2/1, Solve 16/18 - 2/1 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 16/18 and 2/1 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 16/18 and 2/1?
The given fractions are 16/18 and 2/1
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 16/18 and 2/1
16/18 - 2/1
The LCM of 18 and 1 (denominators of the fractions) is 18
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 18
= 16 x 1 - 2 x 18/18
= 16 - 36/18
= -20/18
= -10/9
Result: -10/9
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 16/18 and 2/1
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 16/18 and 2/1?
To subtract fractions 16/18 and 2/1 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 18 and 1 value i.e 18. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -10/9.
2. What is 16/18 minus 2/1 as a fraction?
16/18 minus 2/1 as a fraction is equal to -10/9.
3. How to subtract 16/18 and 2/1 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 16/18 and 2/1 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -10/9 quickly.