5/9 Minus 16/1, Solve 5/9 - 16/1 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 5/9 and 16/1 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 5/9 and 16/1?
The given fractions are 5/9 and 16/1
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 5/9 and 16/1
5/9 - 16/1
The LCM of 9 and 1 (denominators of the fractions) is 9
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 9
= 5 x 1 - 16 x 9/9
= 5 - 144/9
= -139/9
Result: -139/9
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 5/9 and 16/1
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 5/9 and 16/1?
To subtract fractions 5/9 and 16/1 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 9 and 1 value i.e 9. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -139/9.
2. What is 5/9 minus 16/1 as a fraction?
5/9 minus 16/1 as a fraction is equal to -139/9.
3. How to subtract 5/9 and 16/1 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 5/9 and 16/1 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -139/9 quickly.