2/6 Minus 9/16, Solve 2/6 - 9/16 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 2/6 and 9/16 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 2/6 and 9/16?
The given fractions are 2/6 and 9/16
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 2/6 and 9/16
2/6 - 9/16
The LCM of 6 and 16 (denominators of the fractions) is 48
| 2 | 6, 16 |
| 3, 8 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 2 x 3 x 8 = 48
= 2 x 8 - 9 x 3/48
= 16 - 27/48
= -11/48
Result: -11/48
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 2/6 and 9/16
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 2/6 and 9/16?
To subtract fractions 2/6 and 9/16 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 6 and 16 value i.e 48. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -11/48.
2. What is 2/6 minus 9/16 as a fraction?
2/6 minus 9/16 as a fraction is equal to -11/48.
3. How to subtract 2/6 and 9/16 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 2/6 and 9/16 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -11/48 quickly.