16/6 Minus 20/9, Solve 16/6 - 20/9 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 16/6 and 20/9 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 16/6 and 20/9?
The given fractions are 16/6 and 20/9
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 16/6 and 20/9
16/6 - 20/9
The LCM of 6 and 9 (denominators of the fractions) is 18
| 3 | 6, 9 |
| 2, 3 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 3 x 2 x 3 = 18
= 16 x 3 - 20 x 2/18
= 48 - 40/18
= 8/18
= 4/9
Result: 4/9
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 16/6 and 20/9
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 16/6 and 20/9?
To subtract fractions 16/6 and 20/9 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 6 and 9 value i.e 18. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 4/9.
2. What is 16/6 minus 20/9 as a fraction?
16/6 minus 20/9 as a fraction is equal to 4/9.
3. How to subtract 16/6 and 20/9 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 16/6 and 20/9 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 4/9 quickly.