2/1 Minus 16/18, Solve 2/1 - 16/18 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 2/1 and 16/18 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 2/1 and 16/18?
The given fractions are 2/1 and 16/18
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 2/1 and 16/18
2/1 - 16/18
The LCM of 1 and 18 (denominators of the fractions) is 18
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 18
= 2 x 18 - 16 x 1/18
= 36 - 16/18
= 20/18
= 10/9
Result: 10/9
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 2/1 and 16/18
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 2/1 and 16/18?
To subtract fractions 2/1 and 16/18 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 1 and 18 value i.e 18. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 10/9.
2. What is 2/1 minus 16/18 as a fraction?
2/1 minus 16/18 as a fraction is equal to 10/9.
3. How to subtract 2/1 and 16/18 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 2/1 and 16/18 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 10/9 quickly.