20/16 Minus 9/2, Solve 20/16 - 9/2 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 20/16 and 9/2 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 20/16 and 9/2?
The given fractions are 20/16 and 9/2
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 20/16 and 9/2
20/16 - 9/2
The LCM of 16 and 2 (denominators of the fractions) is 16
| 2 | 16, 2 |
| 8, 1 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 2 x 8 x 1 = 16
= 20 x 1 - 9 x 8/16
= 20 - 72/16
= -52/16
= -13/4
Result: -13/4
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 20/16 and 9/2
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 20/16 and 9/2?
To subtract fractions 20/16 and 9/2 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 16 and 2 value i.e 16. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -13/4.
2. What is 20/16 minus 9/2 as a fraction?
20/16 minus 9/2 as a fraction is equal to -13/4.
3. How to subtract 20/16 and 9/2 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 20/16 and 9/2 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -13/4 quickly.