4/9 Minus 16/8, Solve 4/9 - 16/8 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 4/9 and 16/8 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 16/8?
The given fractions are 4/9 and 16/8
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 4/9 and 16/8
4/9 - 16/8
The LCM of 9 and 8 (denominators of the fractions) is 72
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 72
= 4 x 8 - 16 x 9/72
= 32 - 144/72
= -112/72
= -14/9
Result: -14/9
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 4/9 and 16/8
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 4/9 and 16/8?
To subtract fractions 4/9 and 16/8 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 9 and 8 value i.e 72. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -14/9.
2. What is 4/9 minus 16/8 as a fraction?
4/9 minus 16/8 as a fraction is equal to -14/9.
3. How to subtract 4/9 and 16/8 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 4/9 and 16/8 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -14/9 quickly.