16/20 Minus 12/9, Solve 16/20 - 12/9 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 16/20 and 12/9 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 16/20 and 12/9?
The given fractions are 16/20 and 12/9
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 16/20 and 12/9
16/20 - 12/9
The LCM of 20 and 9 (denominators of the fractions) is 180
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 180
= 16 x 9 - 12 x 20/180
= 144 - 240/180
= -96/180
= -8/15
Result: -8/15
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 16/20 and 12/9
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 16/20 and 12/9?
To subtract fractions 16/20 and 12/9 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 20 and 9 value i.e 180. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -8/15.
2. What is 16/20 minus 12/9 as a fraction?
16/20 minus 12/9 as a fraction is equal to -8/15.
3. How to subtract 16/20 and 12/9 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 16/20 and 12/9 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -8/15 quickly.