2/9 Minus 16/19, Solve 2/9 - 16/19 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 2/9 and 16/19 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 2/9 and 16/19?
The given fractions are 2/9 and 16/19
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 2/9 and 16/19
2/9 - 16/19
The LCM of 9 and 19 (denominators of the fractions) is 171
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 171
= 2 x 19 - 16 x 9/171
= 38 - 144/171
= -106/171
Result: -106/171
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 2/9 and 16/19
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 2/9 and 16/19?
To subtract fractions 2/9 and 16/19 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 9 and 19 value i.e 171. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -106/171.
2. What is 2/9 minus 16/19 as a fraction?
2/9 minus 16/19 as a fraction is equal to -106/171.
3. How to subtract 2/9 and 16/19 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 2/9 and 16/19 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -106/171 quickly.