8/16 Minus 20/9, Solve 8/16 - 20/9 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 8/16 and 20/9 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 8/16 and 20/9?
The given fractions are 8/16 and 20/9
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 8/16 and 20/9
8/16 - 20/9
The LCM of 16 and 9 (denominators of the fractions) is 144
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 144
= 8 x 9 - 20 x 16/144
= 72 - 320/144
= -248/144
= -31/18
Result: -31/18
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 8/16 and 20/9
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 8/16 and 20/9?
To subtract fractions 8/16 and 20/9 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 16 and 9 value i.e 144. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -31/18.
2. What is 8/16 minus 20/9 as a fraction?
8/16 minus 20/9 as a fraction is equal to -31/18.
3. How to subtract 8/16 and 20/9 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 8/16 and 20/9 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -31/18 quickly.