16/5 Minus 18/9, Solve 16/5 - 18/9 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 16/5 and 18/9 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 16/5 and 18/9?
The given fractions are 16/5 and 18/9
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 16/5 and 18/9
16/5 - 18/9
The LCM of 5 and 9 (denominators of the fractions) is 45
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 45
= 16 x 9 - 18 x 5/45
= 144 - 90/45
= 54/45
= 6/5
Result: 6/5
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 16/5 and 18/9
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 16/5 and 18/9?
To subtract fractions 16/5 and 18/9 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 5 and 9 value i.e 45. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 6/5.
2. What is 16/5 minus 18/9 as a fraction?
16/5 minus 18/9 as a fraction is equal to 6/5.
3. How to subtract 16/5 and 18/9 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 16/5 and 18/9 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 6/5 quickly.