2/9 Minus 7/16, Solve 2/9 - 7/16 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 2/9 and 7/16 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 2/9 and 7/16?
The given fractions are 2/9 and 7/16
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 2/9 and 7/16
2/9 - 7/16
The LCM of 9 and 16 (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 16 - 7 x 9/144
= 32 - 63/144
= -31/144
Result: -31/144
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 2/9 and 7/16
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 2/9 and 7/16?
To subtract fractions 2/9 and 7/16 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 9 and 16 value i.e 144. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -31/144.
2. What is 2/9 minus 7/16 as a fraction?
2/9 minus 7/16 as a fraction is equal to -31/144.
3. How to subtract 2/9 and 7/16 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 2/9 and 7/16 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -31/144 quickly.