Created By : Abhinandan Kumar

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Last Updated : Mar 28, 2025


Calculate the subtraction of fractions 20/16 and 1/9 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.




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How do you Subtract Fractions 20/16 and 1/9?

The given fractions are 20/16 and 1/9

Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 20/16 and 1/9

20/16 - 1/9

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


= 20 x 9 - 1 x 16/144

= 180 - 16/144

= 164/144

= 41/36

Result: 41/36

FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 20/16 and 1/9

1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 20/16 and 1/9?

To subtract fractions 20/16 and 1/9 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 41/36.

2. What is 20/16 minus 1/9 as a fraction?

20/16 minus 1/9 as a fraction is equal to 41/36.

3. How to subtract 20/16 and 1/9 on a calculator?

You have to give these numbers 20/16 and 1/9 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 41/36 quickly.