16/4 Minus 18/3, Solve 16/4 - 18/3 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 16/4 and 18/3 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 16/4 and 18/3?
The given fractions are 16/4 and 18/3
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 16/4 and 18/3
16/4 - 18/3
The LCM of 4 and 3 (denominators of the fractions) is 12
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 12
= 16 x 3 - 18 x 4/12
= 48 - 72/12
= -24/12
= -2/1
Result: -2/1
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 16/4 and 18/3
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 16/4 and 18/3?
To subtract fractions 16/4 and 18/3 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 4 and 3 value i.e 12. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -2/1.
2. What is 16/4 minus 18/3 as a fraction?
16/4 minus 18/3 as a fraction is equal to -2/1.
3. How to subtract 16/4 and 18/3 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 16/4 and 18/3 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -2/1 quickly.