2/16 Minus 4/9, Solve 2/16 - 4/9 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 2/16 and 4/9 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 2/16 and 4/9?
The given fractions are 2/16 and 4/9
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 2/16 and 4/9
2/16 - 4/9
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
= 2 x 9 - 4 x 16/144
= 18 - 64/144
= -46/144
= -23/72
Result: -23/72
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 2/16 and 4/9
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 2/16 and 4/9?
To subtract fractions 2/16 and 4/9 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 -23/72.
2. What is 2/16 minus 4/9 as a fraction?
2/16 minus 4/9 as a fraction is equal to -23/72.
3. How to subtract 2/16 and 4/9 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 2/16 and 4/9 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -23/72 quickly.