5/9 Minus 16/14, Solve 5/9 - 16/14 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 5/9 and 16/14 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 16/14?
The given fractions are 5/9 and 16/14
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 5/9 and 16/14
5/9 - 16/14
The LCM of 9 and 14 (denominators of the fractions) is 126
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 126
= 5 x 14 - 16 x 9/126
= 70 - 144/126
= -74/126
= -37/63
Result: -37/63
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 5/9 and 16/14
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 5/9 and 16/14?
To subtract fractions 5/9 and 16/14 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 9 and 14 value i.e 126. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -37/63.
2. What is 5/9 minus 16/14 as a fraction?
5/9 minus 16/14 as a fraction is equal to -37/63.
3. How to subtract 5/9 and 16/14 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 5/9 and 16/14 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -37/63 quickly.