1/3 Minus 18/7, Solve 1/3 - 18/7 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 1/3 and 18/7 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 18/7?
The given fractions are 1/3 and 18/7
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 1/3 and 18/7
1/3 - 18/7
The LCM of 3 and 7 (denominators of the fractions) is 21
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 21
= 1 x 7 - 18 x 3/21
= 7 - 54/21
= -47/21
Result: -47/21
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 1/3 and 18/7
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 1/3 and 18/7?
To subtract fractions 1/3 and 18/7 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 3 and 7 value i.e 21. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -47/21.
2. What is 1/3 minus 18/7 as a fraction?
1/3 minus 18/7 as a fraction is equal to -47/21.
3. How to subtract 1/3 and 18/7 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 1/3 and 18/7 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -47/21 quickly.