4/9 Minus 7/2, Solve 4/9 - 7/2 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 4/9 and 7/2 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 7/2?
The given fractions are 4/9 and 7/2
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 4/9 and 7/2
4/9 - 7/2
The LCM of 9 and 2 (denominators of the fractions) is 18
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 18
= 4 x 2 - 7 x 9/18
= 8 - 63/18
= -55/18
Result: -55/18
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 4/9 and 7/2
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 4/9 and 7/2?
To subtract fractions 4/9 and 7/2 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 9 and 2 value i.e 18. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -55/18.
2. What is 4/9 minus 7/2 as a fraction?
4/9 minus 7/2 as a fraction is equal to -55/18.
3. How to subtract 4/9 and 7/2 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 4/9 and 7/2 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -55/18 quickly.