1/2 Minus 19/18, Solve 1/2 - 19/18 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 1/2 and 19/18 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 1/2 and 19/18?
The given fractions are 1/2 and 19/18
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 1/2 and 19/18
1/2 - 19/18
The LCM of 2 and 18 (denominators of the fractions) is 18
| 2 | 2, 18 |
| 1, 9 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 2 x 1 x 9 = 18
= 1 x 9 - 19 x 1/18
= 9 - 19/18
= -10/18
= -5/9
Result: -5/9
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 1/2 and 19/18
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 1/2 and 19/18?
To subtract fractions 1/2 and 19/18 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 2 and 18 value i.e 18. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -5/9.
2. What is 1/2 minus 19/18 as a fraction?
1/2 minus 19/18 as a fraction is equal to -5/9.
3. How to subtract 1/2 and 19/18 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 1/2 and 19/18 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -5/9 quickly.