16/19 Minus 17/9, Solve 16/19 - 17/9 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 16/19 and 17/9 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 16/19 and 17/9?
The given fractions are 16/19 and 17/9
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 16/19 and 17/9
16/19 - 17/9
The LCM of 19 and 9 (denominators of the fractions) is 171
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 171
= 16 x 9 - 17 x 19/171
= 144 - 323/171
= -179/171
Result: -179/171
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 16/19 and 17/9
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 16/19 and 17/9?
To subtract fractions 16/19 and 17/9 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 19 and 9 value i.e 171. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -179/171.
2. What is 16/19 minus 17/9 as a fraction?
16/19 minus 17/9 as a fraction is equal to -179/171.
3. How to subtract 16/19 and 17/9 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 16/19 and 17/9 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -179/171 quickly.