3/16 Minus 7/9, Solve 3/16 - 7/9 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 3/16 and 7/9 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 3/16 and 7/9?
The given fractions are 3/16 and 7/9
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 3/16 and 7/9
3/16 - 7/9
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
= 3 x 9 - 7 x 16/144
= 27 - 112/144
= -85/144
Result: -85/144
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 3/16 and 7/9
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 3/16 and 7/9?
To subtract fractions 3/16 and 7/9 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 -85/144.
2. What is 3/16 minus 7/9 as a fraction?
3/16 minus 7/9 as a fraction is equal to -85/144.
3. How to subtract 3/16 and 7/9 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 3/16 and 7/9 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -85/144 quickly.