Created By : Abhinandan Kumar

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Last Updated : Mar 28, 2025


Calculate the subtraction of fractions 9/5 and 16/20 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.




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How do you Subtract Fractions 9/5 and 16/20?

The given fractions are 9/5 and 16/20

Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 9/5 and 16/20

9/5 - 16/20

The LCM of 5 and 20 (denominators of the fractions) is 20
5 5, 20
1, 4

So the lcm of the given numbers is 5 x 1 x 4 = 20


= 9 x 4 - 16 x 1/20

= 36 - 16/20

= 20/20

= 1/1

Result: 1/1

FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 9/5 and 16/20

1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 9/5 and 16/20?

To subtract fractions 9/5 and 16/20 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 5 and 20 value i.e 20. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 1/1.

2. What is 9/5 minus 16/20 as a fraction?

9/5 minus 16/20 as a fraction is equal to 1/1.

3. How to subtract 9/5 and 16/20 on a calculator?

You have to give these numbers 9/5 and 16/20 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 1/1 quickly.