3/9 Minus 18/16, Solve 3/9 - 18/16 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 3/9 and 18/16 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 3/9 and 18/16?
The given fractions are 3/9 and 18/16
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 3/9 and 18/16
3/9 - 18/16
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
= 3 x 16 - 18 x 9/144
= 48 - 162/144
= -114/144
= -19/24
Result: -19/24
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 3/9 and 18/16
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 3/9 and 18/16?
To subtract fractions 3/9 and 18/16 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 -19/24.
2. What is 3/9 minus 18/16 as a fraction?
3/9 minus 18/16 as a fraction is equal to -19/24.
3. How to subtract 3/9 and 18/16 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 3/9 and 18/16 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -19/24 quickly.