1/3 Minus 18/14, Solve 1/3 - 18/14 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 1/3 and 18/14 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 1/3 and 18/14?
The given fractions are 1/3 and 18/14
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 1/3 and 18/14
1/3 - 18/14
The LCM of 3 and 14 (denominators of the fractions) is 42
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 42
= 1 x 14 - 18 x 3/42
= 14 - 54/42
= -40/42
= -20/21
Result: -20/21
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 1/3 and 18/14
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 1/3 and 18/14?
To subtract fractions 1/3 and 18/14 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 3 and 14 value i.e 42. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -20/21.
2. What is 1/3 minus 18/14 as a fraction?
1/3 minus 18/14 as a fraction is equal to -20/21.
3. How to subtract 1/3 and 18/14 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 1/3 and 18/14 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -20/21 quickly.