1/5 Minus 17/18, Solve 1/5 - 17/18 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 1/5 and 17/18 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 1/5 and 17/18?
The given fractions are 1/5 and 17/18
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 1/5 and 17/18
1/5 - 17/18
The LCM of 5 and 18 (denominators of the fractions) is 90
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 90
= 1 x 18 - 17 x 5/90
= 18 - 85/90
= -67/90
Result: -67/90
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 1/5 and 17/18
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 1/5 and 17/18?
To subtract fractions 1/5 and 17/18 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 5 and 18 value i.e 90. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -67/90.
2. What is 1/5 minus 17/18 as a fraction?
1/5 minus 17/18 as a fraction is equal to -67/90.
3. How to subtract 1/5 and 17/18 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 1/5 and 17/18 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -67/90 quickly.