20/9 Minus 16/18, Solve 20/9 - 16/18 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 20/9 and 16/18 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 20/9 and 16/18?
The given fractions are 20/9 and 16/18
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 20/9 and 16/18
20/9 - 16/18
The LCM of 9 and 18 (denominators of the fractions) is 18
| 3 | 9, 18 |
| 3 | 3, 6 |
| 1, 2 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 3 x 3 x 1 x 2 = 18
= 20 x 2 - 16 x 1/18
= 40 - 16/18
= 24/18
= 4/3
Result: 4/3
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 20/9 and 16/18
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 20/9 and 16/18?
To subtract fractions 20/9 and 16/18 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 9 and 18 value i.e 18. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 4/3.
2. What is 20/9 minus 16/18 as a fraction?
20/9 minus 16/18 as a fraction is equal to 4/3.
3. How to subtract 20/9 and 16/18 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 20/9 and 16/18 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 4/3 quickly.