7/9 Minus 14/16, Solve 7/9 - 14/16 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 7/9 and 14/16 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 7/9 and 14/16?
The given fractions are 7/9 and 14/16
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 7/9 and 14/16
7/9 - 14/16
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
= 7 x 16 - 14 x 9/144
= 112 - 126/144
= -14/144
= -7/72
Result: -7/72
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 7/9 and 14/16
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 7/9 and 14/16?
To subtract fractions 7/9 and 14/16 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 -7/72.
2. What is 7/9 minus 14/16 as a fraction?
7/9 minus 14/16 as a fraction is equal to -7/72.
3. How to subtract 7/9 and 14/16 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 7/9 and 14/16 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -7/72 quickly.