6/9 Minus 20/16, Solve 6/9 - 20/16 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 6/9 and 20/16 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 6/9 and 20/16?
The given fractions are 6/9 and 20/16
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 6/9 and 20/16
6/9 - 20/16
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
= 6 x 16 - 20 x 9/144
= 96 - 180/144
= -84/144
= -7/12
Result: -7/12
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 6/9 and 20/16
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 6/9 and 20/16?
To subtract fractions 6/9 and 20/16 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 -7/12.
2. What is 6/9 minus 20/16 as a fraction?
6/9 minus 20/16 as a fraction is equal to -7/12.
3. How to subtract 6/9 and 20/16 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 6/9 and 20/16 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -7/12 quickly.