16/9 Minus 7/3, Solve 16/9 - 7/3 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 16/9 and 7/3 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 16/9 and 7/3?
The given fractions are 16/9 and 7/3
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 16/9 and 7/3
16/9 - 7/3
The LCM of 9 and 3 (denominators of the fractions) is 9
| 3 | 9, 3 |
| 3, 1 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 3 x 3 x 1 = 9
= 16 x 1 - 7 x 3/9
= 16 - 21/9
= -5/9
Result: -5/9
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 16/9 and 7/3
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 16/9 and 7/3?
To subtract fractions 16/9 and 7/3 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 9 and 3 value i.e 9. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -5/9.
2. What is 16/9 minus 7/3 as a fraction?
16/9 minus 7/3 as a fraction is equal to -5/9.
3. How to subtract 16/9 and 7/3 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 16/9 and 7/3 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -5/9 quickly.