16/8 Minus 18/7, Solve 16/8 - 18/7 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 16/8 and 18/7 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 16/8 and 18/7?
The given fractions are 16/8 and 18/7
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 16/8 and 18/7
16/8 - 18/7
The LCM of 8 and 7 (denominators of the fractions) is 56
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 56
= 16 x 7 - 18 x 8/56
= 112 - 144/56
= -32/56
= -4/7
Result: -4/7
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 16/8 and 18/7
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 16/8 and 18/7?
To subtract fractions 16/8 and 18/7 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 8 and 7 value i.e 56. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -4/7.
2. What is 16/8 minus 18/7 as a fraction?
16/8 minus 18/7 as a fraction is equal to -4/7.
3. How to subtract 16/8 and 18/7 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 16/8 and 18/7 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -4/7 quickly.