4/9 Minus 14/16, Solve 4/9 - 14/16 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 4/9 and 14/16 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 4/9 and 14/16?
The given fractions are 4/9 and 14/16
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 4/9 and 14/16
4/9 - 14/16
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
= 4 x 16 - 14 x 9/144
= 64 - 126/144
= -62/144
= -31/72
Result: -31/72
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 4/9 and 14/16
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 4/9 and 14/16?
To subtract fractions 4/9 and 14/16 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 -31/72.
2. What is 4/9 minus 14/16 as a fraction?
4/9 minus 14/16 as a fraction is equal to -31/72.
3. How to subtract 4/9 and 14/16 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 4/9 and 14/16 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -31/72 quickly.