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Last Updated : Mar 28, 2025


Calculate the subtraction of fractions 18/16 and 11/9 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.




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How do you Subtract Fractions 18/16 and 11/9?

The given fractions are 18/16 and 11/9

Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 18/16 and 11/9

18/16 - 11/9

The LCM of 16 and 9 (denominators of the fractions) is 144

Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 144


= 18 x 9 - 11 x 16/144

= 162 - 176/144

= -14/144

= -7/72

Result: -7/72

FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 18/16 and 11/9

1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 18/16 and 11/9?

To subtract fractions 18/16 and 11/9 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 16 and 9 value i.e 144. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -7/72.

2. What is 18/16 minus 11/9 as a fraction?

18/16 minus 11/9 as a fraction is equal to -7/72.

3. How to subtract 18/16 and 11/9 on a calculator?

You have to give these numbers 18/16 and 11/9 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -7/72 quickly.